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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: $35,715

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,413

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $32,045
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,032
Third-row seat 875    
Rear HVAC unit 695    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,600
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,400
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Third-row seat 744    
Rear HVAC unit 591    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,446
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,265
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 9,665 6,405 3,000
Options (change) 8,436 5,664 2,711
Destination 815 815 670
Total Price $42,095 $42,770 $35,715
Total Invoice $38,570 $39,380 $32,413

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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: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,773
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8244hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$42,095$42,770$35,715
Adjustments for Features-1,510-2,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$40,660$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0
Total Invoice$38,570$39,380$32,413
Adjustments for Features-1,384-1,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,186$37,437$32,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$251$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200920092008
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$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
USB port$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
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,700$8,300$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$2,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,384-1,9430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092008
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

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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