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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: $9,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $9,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $23,510 $29,479 $34,952
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 0 3,670 1,595
Options (change) 0 3,120 1,356
Destination 595 825 825
Total Price $26,045 $36,015 $39,955
Total Invoice $24,105 $33,424 $37,133

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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: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,384
Model Year200620112011
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,045$36,015$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,045$33,930$34,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$24,105$33,424$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-1,935-4,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,105$31,489$32,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$951

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Picnic table$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $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
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,020$8,105$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,935-4,693

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in112.6 in
Length181.0 in197.1 in
Width70.2 in78.9 in
Height66.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
33.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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