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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: $12,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $11,193

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerInsight
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,490
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,276
Navigation system 795 795 1,775
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 676 676 1,669
Package 205A 2,380    
Options (change) 3,595 795 1,775
Options (change) 3,056 676 1,669
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $36,515 $39,475 $24,035
Total Invoice $33,908 $36,769 $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: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,264
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerInsight
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20175/65-15
Total Price$36,515$39,475$24,035
Adjustments for Features-6,385-7,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,130$31,525$24,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$33,908$36,769$22,715
Adjustments for Features-5,929-7,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,979$29,364$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,385$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Insight

Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerInsight
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,105$9,670$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,385$7,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,929-7,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerInsight
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.4 in
Length197.1 in172.3 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.5 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested280093%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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