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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: $23,635

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $14,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,672

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $13,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,290 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $19,481 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,750 795 795
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,596 676 676
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,750 5,190 2,390
Options (change) 1,596 4,412 2,032
Destination 595 825 825
Total Price $23,635 $38,110 $41,070
Total Invoice $21,672 $35,264 $38,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,851
Model Year200720122012
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,635$38,110$41,070
Adjustments for Features0-7,285-8,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$30,825$32,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$21,672$35,264$38,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,741-7,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,672$28,523$30,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,619

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720122012
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
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
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,045$9,330$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,285$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,741-7,983

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
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.4,557 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested502%
Total Not Requested297598%

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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