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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: $33,625

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $13,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,614

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $13,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,650 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,639 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Package 301A   2,240    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Package 401A     3,875  
Package 301A   2,127    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 0 4,065 5,700 130
Options (change) 0 3,861 5,415 124
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $33,625 $47,150 $52,645 $55,065
Total Invoice $31,614 $45,052 $50,293 $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: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,009
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 9390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,625$47,150$52,645$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,635-6,625-9,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$42,515$46,020$45,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,505$3,450
Total Invoice$31,614$45,052$50,293$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-4,429-6,329-8,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,614$40,623$43,964$43,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,341$3,310

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Curve control $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Conversation mirror$25   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100 $100
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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  
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$6,300$10,935$12,925$15,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635$6,625$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,429-6,329-8,698

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length180.6 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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
39.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested175062%
Total Not Requested107538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested154042%

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