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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: $36,670

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,047

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $36,605
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $33,463
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD     1,800
Rear Entertainment System     1,600
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD     1,642
Rear Entertainment System     1,459
Options (change) 7,565 5,255 3,400
Options (change) 6,522 4,560 3,101
Destination 735 735 940
Total Price $36,670 $37,105 $40,945
Total Invoice $34,047 $34,656 $37,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-18
Total Price$36,670$37,105$40,945
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,670$36,855$37,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0
Total Invoice$34,047$34,656$37,504
Adjustments for Features0-233-3,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,047$34,423$33,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$376$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
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 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HDMI port  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Suggestive steering  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,950$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-3,609

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20072017
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in78.6 in
Height72.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.9 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%
Rear Entertainment System
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD player125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
A/V input jacks25No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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