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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,695

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,586

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,895
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $33,415
Third-row seat 845 845  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,550
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
AWD     1,600
Third-row seat 718 718  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,401
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
AWD     1,446
Options (change) 9,850 8,150 3,150
Options (change) 8,423 6,978 2,847
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $40,695 $41,310 $40,715
Total Invoice $36,586 $37,201 $36,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,525
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7512, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,695$41,310$40,715
Adjustments for Features00-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,695$41,310$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,586$37,201$36,932
Adjustments for Features00-2,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,586$37,201$34,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Off-road navigation system  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,125$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,871

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.2 in
Length193.4 in190.9 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height72.8 in71.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft387.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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