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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: $34,875

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $12,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-VCR-V
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $33,650 $36,350
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 0
Options (change) 4,633 124 0 0
Destination 945 945 1,225 1,225
Total Price $47,495 $54,310 $34,875 $37,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda CR-V Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,654
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-VCR-V
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6190hp I4143hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTA1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12330, 9330, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$47,495$54,310$34,875$37,575
Adjustments for Features-4,760-9,0000-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,735$45,310$34,875$36,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0$1,200

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2017201720212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-VCR-V
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$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$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$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$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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,910$15,150$6,150$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$9,000$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,548-8,6020-49

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20172021
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.8 in
Length198.3 in182.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested102549%
Total Not Requested107551%

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