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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: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $16,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCivicCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LSport TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,750 $28,750 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $23,914 $26,692 $35,622 $40,191
Adaptive cruise control     1,150 1,150
Package 301A     2,600  
Cargo cover     130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 401A       4,300
Adaptive cruise control     1,004 1,004
Package 301A     2,269  
Cargo cover     114 114
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Package 401A       3,752
Options (change) 0 0 5,475 7,175
Options (change) 0 0 4,779 6,262
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $26,645 $29,645 $44,570 $51,170
Total Invoice $24,809 $27,587 $41,296 $47,348

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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: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,532
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCivicCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LSport TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4180hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,645$29,645$44,570$51,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-7,120-9,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,645$25,970$37,450$41,850
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$24,809$27,587$41,296$47,348
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-6,597-8,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,809$24,167$34,699$38,724
Cost Above Minimum$642$0$0$4,025

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCivicCivicExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LSport TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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$150  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$7,125$10,570$12,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$7,120$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,420-6,597-8,624

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,535 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested212567%

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