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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: $9,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,045 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,229 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,700 795 795
Package 205A   2,800  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,577 676 676
Package 205A   2,380  
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,700 5,325 2,525
Options (change) 1,577 4,527 2,147
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $28,415 $38,245 $41,205
Total Invoice $26,476 $35,379 $38,240

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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: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,772
Model Year200920122012
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,415$38,245$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,385-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,415$34,860$36,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$26,476$35,379$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,131-4,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,476$32,248$33,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,398

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
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
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,095$6,480$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,385$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,131-4,594

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length177.9 in197.1 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height61.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,558 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 Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 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
35.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested117539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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