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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: $33,575

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,207

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $32,045
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $29,032
Third-row seat 845 845 375  
Side curtain airbags 560      
Rear HVAC unit 675 675 285  
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Heated front seats 300      
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,600
Audiophile Package 510      
Convenience Group 250      
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,450    
AWD       1,400
Third-row seat 718 718 319  
Side curtain airbags 476      
Rear HVAC unit 574 574 243  
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Heated front seats 255      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101 1,446
Audiophile Package 433      
Convenience Group 213      
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,232    
AWD       1,265
Options (change) 7,470 6,955 4,645 3,000
Options (change) 6,442 6,004 4,042 2,711
Destination 735 735 735 670
Total Price $33,575 $36,060 $36,495 $35,715
Total Invoice $31,207 $33,529 $34,138 $32,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $623
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8244hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7290, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/70-16
Total Price$33,575$36,060$36,495$35,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,775-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$34,535$34,720$33,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$1,145$0
Total Invoice$31,207$33,529$34,138$32,413
Adjustments for Features0-1,418-1,660-1,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,207$32,111$32,478$30,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$904$1,271$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,550$4,800$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$1,775$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,418-1,660-1,829

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in188.0 in
Width73.7 in77.5 in
Height72.8 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft387.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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