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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: $10,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $10,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $23,510 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,500    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201A   1,309    
Options (change) 0 3,095 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 0 2,701 1,392 1,392
Destination 595 895 895 895
Total Price $26,045 $36,890 $40,590 $44,165
Total Invoice $24,105 $34,275 $37,815 $41,149

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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: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,815
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,045$36,890$40,590$44,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-5,350-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,045$34,355$35,240$37,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$3,185
Total Invoice$24,105$34,275$37,815$41,149
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-4,984-6,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,105$31,920$32,831$34,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911$3,056

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700
FWD $0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $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$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,370$8,905$11,720$12,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535$5,350$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,355-4,984-6,173

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
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.4,535 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, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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