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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: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $26,045
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $24,229
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,700
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,577
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 1,700
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 1,577
Destination 815 815 670
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $28,415
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $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: $6,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,806
Model Year200920092009
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)190, 7190, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$28,415
Adjustments for Features-1,685-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,095$35,775$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$26,476
Adjustments for Features-1,550-3,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,282$32,969$26,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200920092009
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 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
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 rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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$50
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,055$6,805$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$3,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,550-3,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20092009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested97574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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