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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $11,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $9,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelInsightExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,965 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $20,917 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,725 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system 1,637 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
Options (change) 1,725 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 1,637 2,975 1,696
Destination 790 815 815
Total Price $24,480 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $23,344 $33,109 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,655
Model Year201220092009
ModelInsightExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,480$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,460-6,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$31,470$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$23,344$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-5,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$28,999$29,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelInsightExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,570$7,030$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,460$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,110-5,733

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
ModelInsightExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in113.7 in
Length172.3 in193.4 in
Width66.7 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 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
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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