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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: $30,455

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $11,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,370

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $9,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,646 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
AWD 1,250 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,855 2,129 1,696
AWD 1,159 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,250 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 3,014 8,129 6,259
Destination 710 815 815
Total Price $30,455 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $28,370 $38,263 $39,975

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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: $9,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,284
Model Year201020092009
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,455$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,455$39,980$40,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$28,370$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,609-2,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,370$36,654$36,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$328

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020092009
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
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 audio streaming$25  
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,605$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,609-2,993

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length179.3 in193.4 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,501 lb.4,706 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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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