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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: $40,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,823

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,605
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $33,463
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,800
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear Entertainment System     1,600
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,642
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Rear Entertainment System     1,459
Options (change) 10,055 7,165 3,400
Options (change) 8,765 6,310 3,101
Destination 785 785 940
Total Price $40,085 $40,345 $40,945
Total Invoice $36,823 $37,273 $37,504

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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: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,371
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$40,085$40,345$40,945
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,085$39,895$38,705
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$0
Total Invoice$36,823$37,273$37,504
Adjustments for Features0-416-2,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,823$36,857$35,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$34$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HDMI port  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Suggestive steering  $0
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,225$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-2,052

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
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
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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