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Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,845

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,741

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $8,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $21,255
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,243
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,708
Audiophile Package 433    
Options (change) 3,145 2,635 1,800
Options (change) 2,673 2,240 1,708
Destination 645 645 790
Total Price $33,990 $35,795 $23,845
Total Invoice $30,836 $32,463 $22,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,373
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17195/55-16
Total Price$33,990$35,795$23,845
Adjustments for Features-3,000-4,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$31,620$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$30,836$32,463$22,741
Adjustments for Features-2,722-3,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,114$28,677$22,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$563$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,725$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$4,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,722-3,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerCR-Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in95.9 in
Length193.4 in160.6 in
Width73.7 in68.5 in
Height72.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft325.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-Z EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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