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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,905

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,795

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $26,845
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,971
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,250
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,855
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,159
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 9,310 6,820 3,250
Options (change) 8,132 6,017 3,014
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $39,340 $40,000 $30,905
Total Invoice $36,190 $36,980 $28,795

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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: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,024
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$39,340$40,000$30,905
Adjustments for Features-1,490-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,850$38,260$30,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,190$36,980$28,795
Adjustments for Features-1,371-1,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,819$35,371$28,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$552$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,265$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,371-1,6090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in179.3 in
Width73.7 in71.6 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,501 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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