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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: $26,645

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $9,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelCivicCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LSport TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,750 $28,750 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,914 $26,692 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 0 0 4,735 3,230
Options (change) 0 0 4,025 2,746
Destination 895 895 815 815
Total Price $26,645 $29,645 $37,165 $39,595
Total Invoice $24,809 $27,587 $34,159 $36,462

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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: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,494
Model Year2018201820092009
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$26,645$29,645$37,165$39,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-1,630-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,645$25,970$35,535$36,215
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0$680
Total Invoice$24,809$27,587$34,159$36,462
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-1,498-3,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,809$24,167$32,661$33,349
Cost Above Minimum$642$0$0$688

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
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 
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$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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 $50
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,300$6,975$4,930$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$1,630$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,420-1,498-3,113

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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