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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: $21,875

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $14,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,389

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $13,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,040
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $19,554
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Options (change) 3,395 1,595 0
Options (change) 2,886 1,356 0
Destination 825 825 835
Total Price $36,315 $40,275 $21,875
Total Invoice $33,738 $37,449 $20,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,257
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG31/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/55-16
Total Price$36,315$40,275$21,875
Adjustments for Features-4,405-7,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$32,655$21,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$33,738$37,449$20,389
Adjustments for Features-4,092-7,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,646$30,364$20,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$718$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivic
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,355$10,570$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$7,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,092-7,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in182.3 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested97571%

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