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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: $32,995

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $10,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,019

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $10,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $32,095
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $30,119
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295 1,295    
Package 202A 4,100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Package 202A 3,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Options (change) 8,155 3,120 3,120 130 0
Options (change) 7,747 2,964 2,964 124 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 900
Total Price $43,170 $46,205 $50,065 $55,065 $32,995
Total Invoice $41,231 $44,155 $47,842 $52,631 $31,019

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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: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,014
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6185hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$43,170$46,205$50,065$55,065$32,995
Adjustments for Features-4,395-6,760-8,185-12,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$39,445$41,880$42,840$32,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,105$4,065$0
Total Invoice$41,231$44,155$47,842$52,631$31,019
Adjustments for Features-4,198-6,460-7,822-11,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,033$37,695$40,020$40,946$31,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$2,987$3,913$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCR-V
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side    $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
HDMI port    $25
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror    $25
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
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $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 
Total Value of Features$9,095$11,460$12,885$16,925$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,395$6,760$8,185$12,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,198-6,460-7,822-11,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length198.3 in179.4 in
Width78.9 in71.6 in
Height70.0 in64.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,359 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested207558%
Total Not Requested147542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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