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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: $29,655

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $9,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,636

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $8,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,845 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $24,971 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Navigation system 2,000 795 795 795
Package 202A   2,500    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,855 694 694 694
Package 202A   2,181    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,000 4,890 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 1,855 4,267 2,086 2,086
Destination 810 895 895 895
Total Price $29,655 $38,685 $41,385 $44,960
Total Invoice $27,636 $35,841 $38,509 $41,843

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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: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,655$38,685$41,385$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-5,120-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$35,330$36,265$38,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935$3,485
Total Invoice$27,636$35,841$38,509$41,843
Adjustments for Features0-3,108-4,764-5,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$32,733$33,745$36,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,012$3,391

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201420142014
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$6,630$8,395$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355$5,120$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,108-4,764-5,719

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,390 lb.4,535 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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