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Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,845

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,741

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $8,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-ZExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,255 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $20,243 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Audiophile Package   510  
Navigation system 1,708 1,696 1,696
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 1,800 3,145 2,635
Options (change) 1,708 2,673 2,240
Destination 790 645 645
Total Price $23,845 $33,990 $35,795
Total Invoice $22,741 $30,836 $32,463

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,373
Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-ZExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$23,845$33,990$35,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$30,990$31,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$22,741$30,836$32,463
Adjustments for Features0-2,722-3,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,741$28,114$28,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$563

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-ZExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,550$5,550$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,722-3,786

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelCR-ZExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.9 in113.7 in
Length160.6 in193.4 in
Width68.5 in73.7 in
Height54.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,638 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
25.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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