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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: $10,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,389

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $9,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $19,554 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 0 2,700 2,160 2,160
Options (change) 0 2,373 1,915 1,915
Destination 835 815 815 815
Total Price $21,875 $31,985 $34,590 $38,525
Total Invoice $20,389 $29,646 $32,049 $35,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,691
Model Year2016200920092009
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$31,985$34,590$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-3,165-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$30,295$31,425$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130$1,790
Total Invoice$20,389$29,646$32,049$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,566-2,932-5,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,389$28,080$29,117$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,037$1,595

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200920092009
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$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $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 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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   
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
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  $50
Heated front seats  $200$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
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,690$6,165$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$3,165$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,566-2,932-5,956

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%
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

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

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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