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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: $42,230

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,685

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $39,820
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $36,395
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,600
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,460
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 12,745 9,050 1,600
Options (change) 11,053 7,914 1,460
Destination 785 785 830
Total Price $42,775 $42,230 $42,250
Total Invoice $39,111 $38,877 $38,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,456
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$42,775$42,230$42,250
Adjustments for Features00-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,775$42,230$40,870
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,111$38,877$38,685
Adjustments for Features00-1,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,111$38,877$37,421
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200820082014
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 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $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$5,275$5,275$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,264

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,706 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%
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 control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

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