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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: $32,145

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,223

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $5,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCR-VCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,445 $32,095 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,702 $30,119 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,500   1,995 1,995
AWD 1,300 1,300    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Cargo cover     80 80
Sunroof     850 850
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Navigation system 1,404   1,696 1,696
AWD 1,217 1,217    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Cargo cover     68 68
Sunroof     723 723
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 2,800 1,300 8,960 7,260
Options (change) 2,621 1,217 7,754 6,309
Destination 900 900 645 645
Total Price $32,145 $34,295 $39,805 $40,420
Total Invoice $30,223 $32,236 $35,917 $36,532

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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: $7,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,265
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCR-VCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4185hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,145$34,295$39,805$40,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-475-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$32,370$39,330$39,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0$615
Total Invoice$30,223$32,236$35,917$36,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,809-429-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,223$30,427$35,488$36,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$204$0$615

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCR-VCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
HDMI port$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,425$7,350$5,900$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$475$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,809-429-429

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length179.4 in193.4 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height64.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,479 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
35.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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