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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: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $11,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $12,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $26,045
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $24,229
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,110        
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system         1,700
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,004        
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Navigation system         1,577
Options (change) 5,580 1,725 1,725 130 1,700
Options (change) 5,302 1,639 1,639 124 1,577
Destination 945 945 945 945 670
Total Price $40,300 $44,345 $48,025 $54,310 $28,415
Total Invoice $38,502 $42,384 $45,899 $51,908 $26,476

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,168
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$40,300$44,345$48,025$54,310$28,415
Adjustments for Features-5,085-8,090-9,290-15,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$36,255$38,735$39,305$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,520$4,090$0
Total Invoice$38,502$42,384$45,899$51,908$26,476
Adjustments for Features-4,858-7,732-8,879-14,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,644$34,652$37,020$37,567$26,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$3,376$3,923$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror    $25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,230$13,235$14,435$20,150$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$8,090$9,290$15,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,858-7,732-8,879-14,3410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length198.3 in177.9 in
Width78.9 in71.6 in
Height70.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.5 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 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft372.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested32516%
Total Not Requested170084%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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