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Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,575

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,673

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $6,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelAccordExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,605 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,213 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 2,200 795 795
3.5L V6 2,300    
5-speed automatic 800    
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,989 676 676
3.5L V6 2,078    
5-speed automatic 723    
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 5,300 5,190 2,390
Options (change) 4,790 4,412 2,032
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $31,575 $38,110 $41,070
Total Invoice $28,673 $35,264 $38,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,292
Model Year200920122012
ModelAccordExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,575$38,110$41,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$34,545$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$28,673$35,264$38,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,299-4,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,673$31,965$33,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,398

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelAccordExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,190$6,755$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,299-4,762

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelAccordExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length194.1 in197.1 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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