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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: $34,695

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $12,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,799

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $13,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAccordAccordAccord
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouringTouring 2.0TTouring Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $33,800 $35,800 $34,710
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $30,904 $32,728 $31,734
Package 301A 2,240          
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695        
Package 401A   3,875        
Package 301A 2,127          
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610        
Package 401A   3,681        
Options (change) 3,935 5,570 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,737 5,291 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $47,020 $52,515 $54,935 $34,695 $36,695 $35,605
Total Invoice $44,928 $50,169 $52,507 $31,799 $33,623 $32,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,863
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAccordAccordAccord
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouringTouring 2.0TTouring Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6192hp I4252hp I4143hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-7T10A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12450, 10450, 10450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/40-19235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$47,020$52,515$54,935$34,695$36,695$35,605
Adjustments for Features-3,970-5,960-8,435-575-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,050$46,555$46,500$34,120$35,645$35,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$3,450$0$1,525$1,485
Total Invoice$44,928$50,169$52,507$31,799$33,623$32,629
Adjustments for Features-3,793-5,694-8,062-527-9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,135$44,475$44,445$31,272$32,661$32,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$3,310$0$1,389$1,357

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAccordAccordAccord
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouringTouring 2.0TTouring Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500 
1-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Curve control$50$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Regeneration paddles     $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Black grille (optional) $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Road sign information   $75$75$75
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat$100 $100   
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350     
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,895$13,885$16,360$8,500$8,975$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$5,960$8,435$575$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,793-5,694-8,062-527-9620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length198.3 in192.2 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.4 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested97535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested246568%
Total Not Requested117532%

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