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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: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,389

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $7,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,554 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
SYNC   395    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
SYNC   336    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 0 2,260 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 0 1,999 1,668 1,668
Destination 835 785 785 785
Total Price $21,875 $29,540 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $20,389 $27,555 $29,726 $32,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,312
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 880, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,875$29,540$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-915-2,790-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$28,625$29,110$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485$1,660
Total Invoice$20,389$27,555$29,726$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-854-2,600-4,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,389$26,701$27,126$28,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$1,494

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200820082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
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$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,190$6,065$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$2,790$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854-2,600-4,436

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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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