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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: $25,535

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $11,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,777

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $10,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivicCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $23,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,016 $24,609
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,000  
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850    
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 926  
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723    
Remote start 327 327    
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 1,000 0
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 926 0
Destination 815 815 835 835
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $25,535 $27,335
Total Invoice $34,159 $36,462 $23,777 $25,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,129
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivicCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 8450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$37,165$39,595$25,535$27,335
Adjustments for Features-1,880-3,6300-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$35,965$25,535$23,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,159$36,462$23,777$25,444
Adjustments for Features-1,728-3,3430-3,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,431$33,119$23,777$22,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$1,475$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivicCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,105$6,855$3,225$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$3,630$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,728-3,3430-3,142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorerCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,743 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 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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