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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,805

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $8,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,810

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $8,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerAccord
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $34,930
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,935
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Options (change) 6,095 0
Options (change) 5,181 0
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,775 $35,805
Total Invoice $41,274 $32,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,993
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerAccord
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6278hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$44,775$35,805
Adjustments for Features-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,010$35,805
Total Invoice$41,274$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,803$32,810

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerAccord
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$9,220$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in192.5 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,171 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested215051%

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