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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,030

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,307

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $8,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,740
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,128
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,500
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,389
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 1,500
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 1,389
Destination 785 785 790
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $25,030
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $23,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,287
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6143hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$25,030
Adjustments for Features-2,345-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,040$32,890$25,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$23,307
Adjustments for Features-2,166-2,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,594$30,497$23,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
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 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar 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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,665$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$2,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,166-2,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in179.4 in
Width73.7 in69.0 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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