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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,035

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $8,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerInsight
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $21,490
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,276
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,775
Audiophile Package 510    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,669
Audiophile Package 433    
Options (change) 3,065 2,555 1,775
Options (change) 2,605 2,172 1,669
Destination 645 645 770
Total Price $33,910 $35,715 $24,035
Total Invoice $30,768 $32,395 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,531
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerInsight
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17175/65-15
Total Price$33,910$35,715$24,035
Adjustments for Features-2,780-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,130$31,760$24,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$30,768$32,395$22,715
Adjustments for Features-2,522-3,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,246$28,808$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$562$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Insight

Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerInsight
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,725$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,522-3,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerInsight
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in100.4 in
Length193.4 in172.3 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.5 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

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