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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: $38,535

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,634

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $39,370
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $35,984
Third-row seat 845 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
AWD     1,600
Third-row seat 718 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
AWD     1,460
Options (change) 9,430 6,865 1,600
Options (change) 8,109 5,930 1,460
Destination 735 735 830
Total Price $38,535 $38,715 $41,800
Total Invoice $35,634 $36,026 $38,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,535$38,715$41,800
Adjustments for Features00-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,535$38,715$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$35,634$36,026$38,274
Adjustments for Features00-2,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,634$36,026$35,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200720072012
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,450$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,614

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.2 in
Length193.4 in191.4 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height72.8 in71.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,497 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%
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 seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

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