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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: $21,875

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $9,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,389

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $8,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,554 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850 850
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723 723
Options (change) 0 2,610 2,610 2,610
Options (change) 0 2,267 2,267 2,267
Destination 835 645 645 645
Total Price $21,875 $31,480 $33,455 $35,770
Total Invoice $20,389 $28,673 $30,430 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,829
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 880, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$21,875$31,480$33,455$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,075-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$30,980$31,380$32,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,340
Total Invoice$20,389$28,673$30,430$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-455-1,887-3,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,389$28,218$28,543$29,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$1,138

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,775$5,350$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,075$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-455-1,887-3,134

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length182.3 in193.4 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
15.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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