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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: $34,775

Honda Civic Type R   
Difference: $21,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelExplorerCivic
TrimSTType R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,740 $33,900
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo cover 124  
Options (change) 130 0
Options (change) 124 0
Destination 1,245 875
Total Price $56,115 $34,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Type R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $291
Model Year20202017
ModelExplorerCivic
TrimSTType R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V6306hp I4
TransmissionT10M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/30-20
Total Price$56,115$34,775
Adjustments for Features-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,805$34,775

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20202017
ModelExplorerCivic
TrimSTType R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Vortex generator $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Color seat belts $0
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede seating surfaces $900
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,435$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20202017
ModelExplorerCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in177.9 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height69.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,701 lb.3,117 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft346.2 ft3

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