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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: $30,455

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,370

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $26,495
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $24,646
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,250
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,380    
Navigation system 676 676 1,855
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,159
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Options (change) 7,190 4,390 3,250
Options (change) 6,232 3,852 3,014
Destination 825 825 710
Total Price $40,110 $43,070 $30,455
Total Invoice $37,084 $39,945 $28,370

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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: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,265
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$40,110$43,070$30,455
Adjustments for Features-3,730-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$37,775$30,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,084$39,945$28,370
Adjustments for Features-3,449-4,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,635$35,034$28,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,399$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,355$9,920$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$5,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,449-4,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in179.3 in
Width78.9 in71.6 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft372.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested117539%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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