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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $39,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerClarityClarityClarity
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $35,090 $0 $0
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 0 0 0
Destination 815 815 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,099
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerClarityClarityClarity
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionA5A5A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,930$38,360$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-2,945-2,795-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$36,610$27,050$27,220$56,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-1,616-2,797615-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,109$33,796$25,688$-5,990$857
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$31,678$0$6,847

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerClarityClarityClarity
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack  $0  
26 kWh battery pack   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500$500 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regeneration paddles  $100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,280$7,030$8,225$8,075$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$2,945$2,795$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616-2,797615-38

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerClarity
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
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%

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%

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