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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: $23,525

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $14,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,707

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $13,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $20,855
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $19,203
Navigation system 1,995   2,000
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Navigation system 1,696   1,834
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 2,000
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 1,834
Destination 815 815 670
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $23,525
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $21,707

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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: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,324
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$38,085$39,940$23,525
Adjustments for Features-5,640-6,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,445$33,200$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$21,707
Adjustments for Features-5,220-6,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,031$30,762$21,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$731$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
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$200 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,860$7,960$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,640$6,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,220-6,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in176.7 in
Width73.7 in69.0 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.0 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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested185067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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