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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: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,636

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $10,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,845 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $24,971 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation system 2,000 795   795  
Package 202A   3,225      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 1,855 755   755  
Package 202A   3,064      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 2,000 5,615 1,595 2,390 0
Options (change) 1,855 5,334 1,515 2,270 0
Destination 810 945 945 945 945
Total Price $29,655 $39,960 $43,840 $46,835 $53,915
Total Invoice $27,636 $38,176 $41,902 $44,758 $51,532

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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: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,902
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,655$39,960$43,840$46,835$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,855-7,820-8,485-14,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$35,105$36,020$38,350$39,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$3,245$4,075
Total Invoice$27,636$38,176$41,902$44,758$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-4,638-7,474-8,109-14,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$33,538$34,428$36,649$37,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$3,111$3,910

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$8,905$11,870$12,535$18,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,855$7,820$8,485$14,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,638-7,474-8,109-14,084

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length179.3 in198.3 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft381.7 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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

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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