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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: $26,175

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,373

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $7,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelCivicCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LSport TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,300 $28,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,498 $26,275 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Cargo cover     90 90
Remote start     385 385
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Cargo cover     77 77
Remote start     326 326
Options (change) 0 0 4,830 3,030
Options (change) 0 0 4,105 2,575
Destination 875 875 785 785
Total Price $26,175 $29,175 $34,860 $36,210
Total Invoice $24,373 $27,150 $32,163 $33,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,104
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelCivicCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LSport TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4180hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,175$29,175$34,860$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-1,440-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,175$25,500$33,420$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0$850
Total Invoice$24,373$27,150$32,163$33,538
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-1,329-1,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,373$23,730$30,834$31,741
Cost Above Minimum$643$0$0$907

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelCivicCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LSport TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
LED headlights $1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,250$6,925$4,690$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$1,440$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,420-1,329-1,797

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length177.9 in193.4 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,816 lb.4,441 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 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
25.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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