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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: $24,775

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $13,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $12,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,105 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $20,350 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 1,834 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,000 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 1,834 4,890 3,611
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $24,775 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $22,854 $35,024 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,885
Model Year200920092009
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,775$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,660-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$33,430$34,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$22,854$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-4,285-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,854$30,739$31,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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  
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 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,670$7,330$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,285-5,905

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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