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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: $33,625

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $13,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,614

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $13,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $32,650
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $30,639
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Options (change) 4,875 130 0
Options (change) 4,633 124 0
Destination 945 945 975
Total Price $47,120 $54,045 $33,625
Total Invoice $45,020 $51,656 $31,614

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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: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,016
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6190hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12330, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$47,120$54,045$33,625
Adjustments for Features-4,595-8,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,525$45,210$33,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$45,020$51,656$31,614
Adjustments for Features-4,390-8,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,630$43,212$31,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,582$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Conversation mirror  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,945$15,185$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$8,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,390-8,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length198.3 in180.6 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,308 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.4 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft339.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft375.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested102549%
Total Not Requested107551%

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