Honda Civic Honda Civic 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,645

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $13,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,587

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $13,644

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSport TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,750 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,692 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 202A   4,100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 202A   3,895      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230 1,230  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 0 8,155 3,120 3,120 130
Options (change) 0 7,747 2,964 2,964 124
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,645 $43,170 $46,205 $50,065 $55,065
Total Invoice $27,587 $41,231 $44,155 $47,842 $52,631

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Honda Civic dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,401
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSport TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,645$43,170$46,205$50,065$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,395-5,760-7,185-11,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$39,775$40,445$42,880$43,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,105$4,065
Total Invoice$27,587$41,231$44,155$47,842$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,243-5,504-6,866-10,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,587$37,988$38,651$40,976$41,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$663$2,988$3,914

Return to top

Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCivicExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSport TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats$200 $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,650$10,045$12,410$13,835$17,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,395$5,760$7,185$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,243-5,504-6,866-10,729

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length177.9 in198.3 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,816 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
25.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft381.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested217561%
Total Not Requested137539%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.