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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: $32,525

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $10,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,578

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $10,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,645 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,698 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 202A   4,100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 202A   3,895      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230 1,230  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 0 8,155 3,120 3,120 130
Options (change) 0 7,747 2,964 2,964 124
Destination 880 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,525 $43,170 $46,205 $50,065 $55,065
Total Invoice $30,578 $41,231 $44,155 $47,842 $52,631

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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: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,455
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,525$43,170$46,205$50,065$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,395-6,760-8,185-12,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,525$38,775$39,445$41,880$42,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,105$4,065
Total Invoice$30,578$41,231$44,155$47,842$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-4,198-6,460-7,822-11,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$37,033$37,695$40,020$40,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$2,987$3,913

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
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 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$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 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
HDMI port$25    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror$25    
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    
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 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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
Total Value of Features$4,700$9,095$11,460$12,885$16,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,395$6,760$8,185$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,198-6,460-7,822-11,685

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length179.4 in198.3 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height64.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,359 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested207558%
Total Not Requested147542%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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