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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: $22,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelCR-ZExplorerExplorer
TrimEXLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,255 $45,255 $52,730
Navigation system 1,800    
Cargo cover   130 130
10-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Navigation system 1,708    
Cargo cover   124 124
10-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Options (change) 1,800 130 130
Options (change) 1,708 124 124
Destination 790 1,245 1,245
Total Price $23,845 $46,630 $54,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda CR-Z EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,827
Model Year201220212021
ModelCR-ZExplorerExplorer
TrimEXLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/37 MPG27/29 MPG27/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$23,845$46,630$54,105
Adjustments for Features0-11,360-18,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$35,270$36,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$835

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220212021
ModelCR-ZExplorerExplorer
TrimEXLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$13,935$20,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,360$18,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334-455

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
ModelCR-ZExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.9 in119.1 in
Length160.6 in198.8 in
Width68.5 in78.9 in
Height54.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,637 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.147.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.187.8 ft3

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