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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: $31,450

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,568

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $27,870
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,164
Navigation system 795 795 1,500
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,250
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 676 676 1,404
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,170
Cargo cover 115 115  
Options (change) 7,325 4,525 2,750
Options (change) 6,347 3,967 2,574
Destination 825 825 830
Total Price $40,245 $43,205 $31,450
Total Invoice $37,199 $40,060 $29,568

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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: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,183
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6185hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$40,245$43,205$31,450
Adjustments for Features-3,730-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$37,910$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,199$40,060$29,568
Adjustments for Features-3,448-4,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,751$35,150$29,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,399$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year201220122014
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 
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 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
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 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$7,780$9,345$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$5,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,448-4,9100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in178.3 in
Width78.9 in71.6 in
Height70.4 in64.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,426 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 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 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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