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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: $30,650

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $4,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,819

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,870
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,164
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 700
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD     1,250
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 655
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD     1,170
Options (change) 4,495 3,985 1,950
Options (change) 3,869 3,436 1,825
Destination 645 645 830
Total Price $35,340 $37,145 $30,650
Total Invoice $32,032 $33,659 $28,819

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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: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,235
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8185hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,340$37,145$30,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,970$28,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$32,032$33,659$28,819
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-2,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,032$32,594$26,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$562$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$3,075$4,250$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,065-2,022

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in71.6 in
Height72.8 in64.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,426 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 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 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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