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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: $17,525

Honda Fit LX   
Difference: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,083

Honda Fit LX   
Difference: $11,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFit
TrimBaseXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,280 $32,095 $37,855 $15,890
Base Invoice $26,837 $30,027 $35,268 $15,473
SYNC 295      
2.0L I4 995 995 995  
CVT       800
SYNC 251      
2.0L I4 906 906 906  
CVT       775
Options (change) 1,290 995 995 800
Options (change) 1,157 906 906 775
Destination 825 825 825 835
Total Price $30,395 $33,915 $39,675 $17,525
Total Invoice $28,819 $31,758 $36,999 $17,083

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Fit LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,242
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFit
TrimBaseXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4240hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG33/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20185/60-15
Total Price$30,395$33,915$39,675$17,525
Adjustments for Features-2,630-4,010-8,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$29,905$31,450$17,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$3,685$0
Total Invoice$28,819$31,758$36,999$17,083
Adjustments for Features-2,494-3,755-7,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,325$28,003$29,329$17,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,678$3,004$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFit
TrimBaseXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SD Card slot  $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
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$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,830$10,045$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$4,010$8,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,494-3,755-7,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerFit
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in99.6 in
Length197.1 in160.0 in
Width78.9 in67.0 in
Height70.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.3 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 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

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