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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: $26,045

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $10,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $10,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $25,450
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $23,510
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,500      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Package 201A 1,309      
Options (change) 3,095 1,595 1,595 0
Options (change) 2,701 1,392 1,392 0
Destination 895 895 895 595
Total Price $36,890 $40,590 $44,165 $26,045
Total Invoice $34,275 $37,815 $41,149 $24,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,815
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/65-16
Total Price$36,890$40,590$44,165$26,045
Adjustments for Features-2,535-5,350-6,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$35,240$37,540$26,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$3,185$0
Total Invoice$34,275$37,815$41,149$24,105
Adjustments for Features-2,355-4,984-6,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,920$32,831$34,976$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$3,056$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Picnic table   $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, front row   $75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,905$11,720$12,995$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$5,350$6,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,355-4,984-6,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.3 in
Length197.1 in181.0 in
Width78.9 in70.2 in
Height70.4 in66.2 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,319 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 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft372.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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