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Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,555

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $18,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $17,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,460 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $16,884 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 1,500 1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Navigation system 1,368 1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 1,500 5,300 4,155
Options (change) 1,368 4,584 3,610
Destination 595 815 815
Total Price $20,555 $39,395 $41,250
Total Invoice $18,847 $36,443 $38,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,265
Model Year200620102010
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,555$39,395$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-7,925-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$31,470$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005
Total Invoice$18,847$36,443$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-7,331-8,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,847$29,112$30,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$961

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620102010
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$745$8,670$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,925$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,331-8,126

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length176.7 in193.4 in
Width69.0 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%
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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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