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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: $40,715

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,932

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $1,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $33,415
Third-row seat 875 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,600
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,401
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,446
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 12,745 9,050 3,150
Options (change) 11,053 7,914 2,847
Destination 785 785 670
Total Price $42,775 $42,230 $40,715
Total Invoice $39,111 $38,877 $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: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,206
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7512, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$42,775$42,230$40,715
Adjustments for Features00-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,775$42,230$39,325
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,111$38,877$36,932
Adjustments for Features00-1,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,111$38,877$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Off-road navigation system  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,075$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,261

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

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

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