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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: $18,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,777

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $17,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivicCivic
TrimLimitedSportEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $23,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $22,016 $24,609
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150    
Package 301A 2,600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,300    
Navigation system     1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004    
Package 301A 2,269      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Package 401A   3,752    
Navigation system     926  
Options (change) 5,345 7,045 1,000 0
Options (change) 4,665 6,148 926 0
Destination 895 895 835 835
Total Price $44,440 $51,040 $25,535 $27,335
Total Invoice $41,182 $47,234 $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: $13,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,120
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivicCivic
TrimLimitedSportEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12180, 8450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$44,440$51,040$25,535$27,335
Adjustments for Features-7,295-9,4950-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,145$41,545$25,535$23,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$1,575$0
Total Invoice$41,182$47,234$23,777$25,444
Adjustments for Features-6,760-8,7870-3,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,422$38,447$23,777$22,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$1,475$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCivicCivic
TrimLimitedSportEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control  $150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
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
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 $0
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,745$12,945$3,450$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,295$9,495$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,760-8,7870-3,142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,743 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested212567%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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