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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: $29,645

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $15,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,587

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $13,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCivicExplorer
TrimSport TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,750 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,692 $35,268
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 0 6,230
Options (change) 0 5,296
Destination 895 825
Total Price $29,645 $44,910
Total Invoice $27,587 $41,389

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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: $10,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,590
Model Year20182012
ModelCivicExplorer
TrimSport TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,645$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$40,340
Total Invoice$27,587$41,389
Adjustments for Features0-4,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,587$37,177

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCivicExplorer
TrimSport TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,150$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,212

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length177.9 in197.1 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,816 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested192547%
Total Not Requested217553%

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