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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,630

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $16,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,122

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $13,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerFit
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $17,060
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $16,607
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,780
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,725
Convenience Package 846    
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 1,780
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 1,725
Destination 815 815 790
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $19,630
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $19,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Fit Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,380
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerFit
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6117hp 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)245/65-17235/65-18185/55-16
Total Price$35,930$38,360$19,630
Adjustments for Features-6,085-7,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,845$30,525$19,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$19,122
Adjustments for Features-5,607-7,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,502$28,179$19,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$677$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerFit
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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$7,380$9,130$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$7,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,607-7,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerFit
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.4 in
Length193.4 in161.6 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.5 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 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft357.3 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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

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%

Option Package Details
Honda Fit Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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