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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: $35,595

Honda Civic Type R   
Difference: $20,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelCivicExplorer
TrimType RST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,700 $54,740
Cargo cover   130
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 0 130
Options (change) 0 124
Destination 895 1,245
Total Price $35,595 $56,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic Type R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,929
Model Year20182020
ModelCivicExplorer
TrimType RST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine306hp I4400hp V6
TransmissionM6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/30-20255/55-20
Total Price$35,595$56,115
Adjustments for Features0-8,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,595$47,805

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182020
ModelCivicExplorer
TrimType RST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Vortex generator$50 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Color seat belts$0 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede seating surfaces$900 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,125$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182020
ModelCivicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.1 in
Length177.9 in198.8 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,117 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.747.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft387.8 ft3

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