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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: $34,695

Honda Accord Touring   
Difference: $15,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018202120212021
ModelAccordAccordAccordExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringTouring 2.0TTouring HybridLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,800 $35,800 $34,710 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Package 301A       2,240    
Panoramic sunroof       1,695 1,695  
Package 401A         3,875  
Package 301A       2,127    
Panoramic sunroof       1,610 1,610  
Package 401A         3,681  
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,935 5,570 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,737 5,291 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $34,695 $36,695 $35,605 $50,435 $55,815 $53,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Accord Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,192
Model Year201820182018202120212021
ModelAccordAccordAccordExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringTouring 2.0TTouring HybridLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp I4252hp I4143hp I4 H300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T10A1A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10450, 10450, 10390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/50-17255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$34,695$36,695$35,605$50,435$55,815$53,975
Adjustments for Features-575-1,0500-4,270-6,360-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$35,645$35,605$46,165$49,455$46,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$1,485$0$3,290$675

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018202120212021
ModelAccordAccordAccordExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringTouring 2.0TTouring HybridLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500  $1500$1500
1-speed automatic  $800   
10-speed automatic   $1400  
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Curve control   $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Safety key   $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Regeneration paddles  $100   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75    
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Road sign information$75$75$75   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100 $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Alloy wheels   $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,500$8,975$7,925$12,195$14,285$15,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$1,050$0$4,270$6,360$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-527-9620-422-745-165

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182021
ModelAccordExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in119.1 in
Length192.2 in198.8 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.747.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.787.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested97535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested246568%
Total Not Requested117532%

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