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Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,780

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $17,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,131

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $15,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelFitExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,260 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $15,685 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,850 795 795
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system 1,776 676 676
Package 205A   2,380  
Options (change) 1,850 3,595 795
Options (change) 1,776 3,056 676
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $18,780 $36,515 $39,475
Total Invoice $18,131 $33,908 $36,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Fit Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,362
Model Year200920122012
ModelFitExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine117hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$18,780$36,515$39,475
Adjustments for Features0-7,985-9,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,780$28,530$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$18,131$33,908$36,769
Adjustments for Features0-7,415-8,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,131$26,493$27,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,381

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Features Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelFitExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$420$8,405$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,985$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,415-8,895

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelFitExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in112.6 in
Length161.6 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height60.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,490 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 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
20.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested251%
Total Not Requested300099%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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