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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: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,045 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,229 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,700 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 1,577 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,700 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 1,577 3,698 2,419
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $28,415 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $26,476 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $6,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,806
Model Year200920092009
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$28,415$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,685-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,415$35,095$35,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$26,476$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-3,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,476$32,282$32,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$687

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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 $50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,370$5,055$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,550-3,166

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length177.9 in193.4 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height61.6 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested97574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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