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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: $35,340

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,878

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,945
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,767
Third-row seat 875 375  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,600
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,200
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,438
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,078
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 8,380 6,780 2,800
Options (change) 7,342 5,984 2,516
Destination 785 785 595
Total Price $38,410 $39,960 $35,340
Total Invoice $35,400 $36,947 $31,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8244hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$38,410$39,960$35,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,410$38,235$35,225
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0
Total Invoice$35,400$36,947$31,878
Adjustments for Features0-1,595-104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,400$35,352$31,774
Cost Above Minimum$48$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,350$7,075$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,595-104

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20082007
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 Weight4,706 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 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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