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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: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,370

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,646 $29,479 $34,952
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
AWD 1,250 2,000 2,000
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,855 676 676
AWD 1,159 1,820 1,820
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,250 7,465 4,390
Options (change) 3,014 6,466 3,852
Destination 710 825 825
Total Price $30,455 $39,810 $42,750
Total Invoice $28,370 $36,770 $39,629

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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: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,978
Model Year201020112011
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,455$39,810$42,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,455$36,105$37,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$28,370$36,770$39,629
Adjustments for Features0-3,422-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,370$33,348$34,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,396

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020112011
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
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 cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $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
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$4,625$8,330$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,422-4,885

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length179.3 in197.1 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,501 lb.4,752 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested130040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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