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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: $30,025

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,234

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $5,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,579 $27,518 $29,578
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 700 1,295 1,295
AWD 1,250    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 655 1,101 1,101
AWD 1,170    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 1,950 6,720 6,210
Options (change) 1,825 5,849 5,416
Destination 830 645 645
Total Price $30,025 $37,565 $39,370
Total Invoice $28,234 $34,012 $35,639

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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: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,733
Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,025$37,565$39,370
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,025$37,515$38,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$28,234$34,012$35,639
Adjustments for Features0-45-1,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,234$33,967$34,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$563

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,275$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45-1,109

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length178.3 in193.4 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height64.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,426 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
37.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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