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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: $17,765

Honda Fit LX   
Difference: $12,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,317

Honda Fit LX   
Difference: $11,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelFitExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,090 $28,280 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $15,667 $26,837 $30,027 $35,268
CVT 800      
SYNC   295    
2.0L I4   995 995 995
CVT 775      
SYNC   251    
2.0L I4   906 906 906
Options (change) 800 1,290 995 995
Options (change) 775 1,157 906 906
Destination 875 825 825 825
Total Price $17,765 $30,395 $33,915 $39,675
Total Invoice $17,317 $28,819 $31,758 $36,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Fit LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,008
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelFitExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4240hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVTA6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)33/40 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$17,765$30,395$33,915$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-4,010-8,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,765$27,765$29,905$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140$3,685
Total Invoice$17,317$28,819$31,758$36,999
Adjustments for Features0-2,494-3,755-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,317$26,325$28,003$29,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,678$3,004

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Features Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelFitExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$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$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,820$4,450$5,830$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630$4,010$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,494-3,755-7,670

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelFitExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.6 in112.6 in
Length160.0 in197.1 in
Width67.0 in78.9 in
Height60.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,544 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 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
16.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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