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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: $31,865

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $12,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,218

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $12,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAccordExplorer
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,411 $35,268
Navigation system 1,000  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 912  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,000 6,095
Options (change) 912 5,181
Destination 895 825
Total Price $31,865 $44,775
Total Invoice $29,218 $41,274

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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: $8,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,134
Model Year20182012
ModelAccordExplorer
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine192hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/38 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,865$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$40,520
Total Invoice$29,218$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-3,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,218$37,352

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelAccordExplorer
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,640$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,922

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelAccordExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.6 in
Length192.2 in197.1 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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
16.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested227554%
Total Not Requested190046%

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