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Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,045

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $3,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,510 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Ironman Package   1,495    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Ironman Package   1,271    
Options (change) 0 2,055 560 560
Options (change) 0 1,747 476 476
Destination 595 785 785 785
Total Price $26,045 $29,335 $30,590 $33,740
Total Invoice $24,105 $27,303 $28,534 $31,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,332
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,045$29,335$30,590$33,740
Adjustments for Features-1450-300-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,900$29,335$30,290$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955$2,380
Total Invoice$24,105$27,303$28,534$31,439
Adjustments for Features-1340-280-1,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,971$27,303$28,254$29,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$951$2,249

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Picnic table$50   
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,445$4,300$4,600$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0$300$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1340-280-1,887

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in113.7 in
Length181.0 in193.4 in
Width70.2 in73.7 in
Height66.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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