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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: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $23,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $23,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,555 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $20,956 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation system 1,389    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 1,500 1,695 0
Options (change) 1,389 1,610 0
Destination 790 995 995
Total Price $24,845 $48,640 $54,935
Total Invoice $23,135 $46,488 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,296
Model Year201220182018
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,845$48,640$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-12,615-18,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$36,025$36,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$23,135$46,488$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-12,057-17,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$34,431$34,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220182018
ModelCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimSiSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,070$15,685$21,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,615$18,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,057-17,520

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length177.3 in198.3 in
Width69.0 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.581.7 ft3

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