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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: $24,580

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $11,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,439

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $10,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelInsightExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,065 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,012 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,725 795 795
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system 1,637 676 676
Package 205A   2,380  
Options (change) 1,725 3,595 795
Options (change) 1,637 3,056 676
Destination 790 825 825
Total Price $24,580 $36,515 $39,475
Total Invoice $23,439 $33,908 $36,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,120
Model Year201320122012
ModelInsightExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,580$36,515$39,475
Adjustments for Features0-5,760-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$30,755$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$23,439$33,908$36,769
Adjustments for Features0-5,349-6,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,439$28,559$29,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,387

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320122012
ModelInsightExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
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  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,895$7,655$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,760$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,349-6,823

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelInsightExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in112.6 in
Length172.3 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 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
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 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, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested262587%

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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