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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: $16,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,122

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $14,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFit
TrimXLTLimitedSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $17,060
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $16,607
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,780
Package 202A 2,250      
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,725
Package 202A 1,963      
Options (change) 3,045 795 795 1,780
Options (change) 2,657 694 694 1,725
Destination 895 895 895 790
Total Price $36,620 $39,790 $42,470 $19,630
Total Invoice $34,026 $37,117 $39,616 $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: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,972
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFit
TrimXLTLimitedSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6117hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20185/55-16
Total Price$36,620$39,790$42,470$19,630
Adjustments for Features-7,460-9,025-10,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,160$30,765$32,220$19,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0
Total Invoice$34,026$37,117$39,616$19,122
Adjustments for Features-6,932-8,419-9,5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,094$28,698$30,055$19,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,604$2,961$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFit
TrimXLTLimitedSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$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 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
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$8,380$9,945$11,170$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,460$9,025$10,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,932-8,419-9,5610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Fit

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerFit
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.4 in
Length197.1 in161.6 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.5 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 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested251%
Total Not Requested265099%

Option Package Details
Honda Fit Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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