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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: $7,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,223

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $6,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCR-VCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,445 $32,095 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,702 $30,119 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,500   1,995 1,995
AWD 1,300 1,300 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Cargo cover     90 90
255/50R20     1,325 630
Navigation system 1,404   1,696 1,696
AWD 1,217 1,217 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Cargo cover     77 77
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 2,800 1,300 9,400 6,910
Options (change) 2,621 1,217 8,209 6,094
Destination 900 900 785 785
Total Price $32,145 $34,295 $39,430 $40,090
Total Invoice $30,223 $32,236 $36,267 $37,057

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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: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,455
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCR-VCR-VExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4185hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,145$34,295$39,430$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-640-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$32,370$38,790$39,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0$410
Total Invoice$30,223$32,236$36,267$37,057
Adjustments for Features0-1,809-589-823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,223$30,427$35,678$36,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$204$0$556

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
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$1700$1700
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $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  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
HDMI port$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,150$7,075$5,790$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$640$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,809-589-823

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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