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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: $18,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $17,482

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,460 $33,000 $38,200
Base Invoice $16,884 $30,773 $35,622
Navigation system 1,500 795 795
Package 202B   2,950  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,368 694 694
Package 202B   2,575  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,500 5,340 2,390
Options (change) 1,368 4,661 2,086
Destination 595 895 895
Total Price $20,555 $39,235 $41,485
Total Invoice $18,847 $36,329 $38,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,931
Model Year200620152015
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,555$39,235$41,485
Adjustments for Features0-9,235-10,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$30,000$30,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$18,847$36,329$38,603
Adjustments for Features0-8,551-9,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,847$27,778$28,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$961

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620152015
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $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
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$1,395$10,630$11,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,235$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,551-9,864

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length176.7 in197.1 in
Width69.0 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested502%
Total Not Requested277598%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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