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Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $6,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,045
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,229
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,700
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,577
Options (change) 5,185 3,485 1,700
Options (change) 4,408 2,963 1,577
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $36,030 $36,645 $28,415
Total Invoice $32,571 $33,186 $26,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,322
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,030$36,645$28,415
Adjustments for Features-855-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$35,790$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,571$33,186$26,476
Adjustments for Features-773-7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,798$32,412$26,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,750$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-773-7740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in177.9 in
Width73.7 in71.6 in
Height72.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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