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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: $27,395

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,376

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $6,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,936 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Navigation system 1,845 1,696 1,696
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 2,000 4,445 2,645
Options (change) 1,845 3,779 2,249
Destination 595 785 785
Total Price $27,395 $34,475 $35,825
Total Invoice $25,376 $31,837 $33,212

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,379
Model Year200720082008
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,395$34,475$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,395$32,220$33,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$25,376$31,837$33,212
Adjustments for Features0-2,082-2,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,376$29,755$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,595$4,850$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,082-2,322

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length177.9 in193.4 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,390 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 Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 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
35.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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