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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: $10,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,810

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $11,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $34,930
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $31,935
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
Options (change) 2,990 5,570 0 0
Options (change) 2,840 5,291 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $46,075 $52,515 $54,935 $35,805
Total Invoice $44,031 $50,169 $52,507 $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: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,486
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6278hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$46,075$52,515$54,935$35,805
Adjustments for Features-4,955-7,945-10,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,120$44,570$44,515$35,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$3,395$0
Total Invoice$44,031$50,169$52,507$32,810
Adjustments for Features-4,735-7,590-9,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,296$42,579$42,548$32,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,283$3,252$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
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 app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Media drive   $15
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,345$13,335$15,810$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$7,945$10,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,735-7,590-9,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in192.5 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,171 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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 seats300No
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested186551%
Total Not Requested177549%

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