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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: $26,045

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $3,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $25,450
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $23,510
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Ironman Package 1,271      
Options (change) 2,055 560 560 0
Options (change) 1,747 476 476 0
Destination 785 785 785 595
Total Price $29,335 $30,590 $33,740 $26,045
Total Invoice $27,303 $28,534 $31,439 $24,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,332
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18215/65-16
Total Price$29,335$30,590$33,740$26,045
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,025-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$30,290$31,715$25,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$2,380$0
Total Invoice$27,303$28,534$31,439$24,105
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,887-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$28,254$29,552$23,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$951$2,249$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Picnic table   $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Running boards $350$350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, front row   $75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,600$6,325$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,025$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-1,887-134

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.3 in
Length193.4 in181.0 in
Width73.7 in70.2 in
Height72.8 in66.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,319 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 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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