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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: $29,615

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $5,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,600
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Remote start 385 385  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Remote start 326 326  
Options (change) 4,830 3,030 0
Options (change) 4,105 2,575 0
Destination 785 785 1,015
Total Price $34,860 $36,210 $29,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,192
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,860$36,210$29,615
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$35,710$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,590$5,090$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-44

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082021
ModelExplorerCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in177.9 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.0 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 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft346.2 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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