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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: $25,275

Honda CR-Z EX-L   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,100

Honda CR-Z EX-L   
Difference: $7,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,440
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,265
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Options (change) 4,080 2,280 0
Options (change) 3,469 1,939 0
Destination 785 785 835
Total Price $34,110 $35,460 $25,275
Total Invoice $31,527 $32,902 $24,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,710
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6130hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18195/55-16
Total Price$34,110$35,460$25,275
Adjustments for Features-2,940-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$32,020$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,527$32,902$24,100
Adjustments for Features-2,717-3,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,810$29,710$24,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,440$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,717-3,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerCR-Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in95.9 in
Length193.4 in161.5 in
Width73.7 in68.5 in
Height72.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,649 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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