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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: $33,775

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,748

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $8,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCR-VExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,645 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,698 $35,268
AWD 1,250 2,000
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   135
Power liftgate   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD 1,170 1,820
Navigation system   676
Cargo cover   115
Power liftgate   421
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,250 5,020
Options (change) 1,170 4,388
Destination 880 825
Total Price $33,775 $43,700
Total Invoice $31,748 $40,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,074
Model Year20152012
ModelCR-VExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,775$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$40,830
Total Invoice$31,748$40,481
Adjustments for Features0-2,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,748$37,822

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelCR-VExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$5,825$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,659

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length179.4 in197.1 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height64.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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		35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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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