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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: $34,295

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,236

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $8,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerCR-V
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $32,095
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,119
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Power liftgate 495  
AWD 2,000 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
Power liftgate 421  
AWD 1,820 1,217
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Options (change) 5,020 1,300
Options (change) 4,388 1,217
Destination 825 900
Total Price $43,700 $34,295
Total Invoice $40,481 $32,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,586
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerCR-V
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6185hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$43,700$34,295
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,830$34,295
Total Invoice$40,481$32,236
Adjustments for Features-2,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,822$32,236

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerCR-V
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$8,695$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in179.4 in
Width78.9 in71.6 in
Height70.4 in64.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,479 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 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft370.9 ft3

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