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Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $7,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelInsightExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,330 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $18,062 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Automatic climate control, front 1,200      
Automatic climate control, front 1,119      
Options (change) 1,200 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,119 0 0 0
Destination 595 815 815 815
Total Price $21,125 $29,285 $32,430 $36,365
Total Invoice $19,776 $27,273 $30,134 $33,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,105
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelInsightExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine73hp I3 H210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,125$29,285$32,430$36,365
Adjustments for Features0-5,790-8,140-11,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$23,495$24,290$25,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$795$1,705
Total Invoice$19,776$27,273$30,134$33,716
Adjustments for Features0-5,392-7,564-10,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$21,881$22,570$23,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$689$1,483

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelInsightExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$685$6,475$8,825$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,790$8,140$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,392-7,564-10,352

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelInsightExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase94.5 in113.7 in
Length155.1 in193.4 in
Width66.7 in73.7 in
Height53.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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