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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: $13,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $12,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,105 $32,900 $38,100
Base Invoice $20,350 $30,679 $35,528
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Package 202A   2,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,834 694 694
Package 202A   2,181  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,000 4,890 2,390
Options (change) 1,834 4,267 2,086
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $24,775 $38,685 $41,385
Total Invoice $22,854 $35,841 $38,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,187
Model Year200920142014
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,775$38,685$41,385
Adjustments for Features0-6,260-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$32,425$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935
Total Invoice$22,854$35,841$38,509
Adjustments for Features0-5,800-7,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,854$30,041$31,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,001

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920142014
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  
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
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
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $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
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,820$9,080$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,260$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,800-7,467

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested260097%

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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