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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: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,510 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
Sunroof     850 850
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 0 2,385 850 850
Options (change) 0 2,027 723 723
Destination 595 815 815 815
Total Price $26,045 $31,670 $33,280 $37,215
Total Invoice $24,105 $29,300 $30,857 $34,439

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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: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,867
Model Year2006200920092009
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)215/65-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,045$31,670$33,280$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-355-530-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,045$31,315$32,750$33,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,435$2,345
Total Invoice$24,105$29,300$30,857$34,439
Adjustments for Features0-328-491-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,105$28,972$30,366$31,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$2,177

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200920092009
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$50
Picnic table$50   
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
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  $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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,045$4,400$4,575$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$530$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-328-491-3,290

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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