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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: $24,130

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $12,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,011

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $11,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,840
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,798
Navigation system 795 795 1,500
Package 205A 2,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 676 676 1,423
Package 205A 2,380    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Options (change) 3,730 930 1,500
Options (change) 3,171 791 1,423
Destination 825 825 790
Total Price $36,650 $39,610 $24,130
Total Invoice $34,023 $36,884 $23,011

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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: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,391
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6130hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$36,650$39,610$24,130
Adjustments for Features-6,055-7,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$31,990$24,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$34,023$36,884$23,011
Adjustments for Features-5,621-7,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,402$29,788$23,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,386$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerCR-Z
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,805$9,370$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,055$7,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,621-7,0960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerCR-Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in95.9 in
Length197.1 in160.5 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height70.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,640 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft325.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested260086%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-Z EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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