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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: $30,200

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,398

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $27,870
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $26,164
Package 202B 2,950      
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,500
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 202B 2,575      
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,404
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Options (change) 5,470 2,520 2,520 1,500
Options (change) 4,775 2,200 2,200 1,404
Destination 895 895 895 830
Total Price $39,365 $41,615 $46,515 $30,200
Total Invoice $36,443 $38,717 $43,286 $28,398

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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: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,800
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6185hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$39,365$41,615$46,515$30,200
Adjustments for Features-3,505-5,120-6,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,860$36,495$40,220$30,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$36,443$38,717$43,286$28,398
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,763-5,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,198$33,954$37,428$28,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$756$4,230$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $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 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror   $25
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$6,205$7,820$8,995$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$5,120$6,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-4,763-5,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20152014
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,306 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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

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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