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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: $9,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $26,045
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $24,229
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   1,700
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   1,577
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 1,700
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 1,577
Destination 815 815 670
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $28,415
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $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: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,586
Model Year201020102009
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$38,085$39,940$28,415
Adjustments for Features-2,365-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$36,475$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$26,476
Adjustments for Features-2,189-3,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,062$33,796$26,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$734$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year201020102009
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
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $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 audio streaming$25$25 
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 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$5,610$6,710$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,189-3,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20102009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested152555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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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