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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: $12,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,741

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $10,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelCR-ZExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,255 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $20,243 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,800 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system 1,708 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
Options (change) 1,800 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 1,708 2,975 1,696
Destination 790 815 815
Total Price $23,845 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $22,741 $33,109 $35,412

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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: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,756
Model Year201220092009
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, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$23,845$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features0-5,005-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$30,925$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$22,741$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features0-4,612-6,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,741$28,497$29,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$679

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,300$7,305$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,005$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,612-6,236

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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