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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: $45,260

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPilotPilotPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $43,220 $48,720 $50,220
Third-row seat 875        
Convenience Package 995        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Rear HVAC unit 695        
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310      
Remote start 385 385      
Sunroof 850 850      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295      
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,900    
255/50R20 1,325 630      
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795      
Third-row seat 744        
Convenience Package 846        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Rear HVAC unit 591        
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192      
Remote start 327 327      
Sunroof 723 723      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101      
AWD 2,112 2,112 0    
255/50R20 1,127 536      
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676      
Options (change) 12,830 9,855 1,900 0 0
Options (change) 11,126 8,597 0 0 0
Destination 815 815 1,225 1,225 1,225
Total Price $45,260 $46,220 $46,345 $49,945 $51,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,229
Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPilotPilotPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7540, 10540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$45,260$46,220$46,345$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-650-5,650-7,900-7,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,260$45,570$40,695$42,045$43,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0$1,350$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPilotPilotPilot
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row high console $250   
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plate (one)  $50$50$50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50
HDMI port  $25$25$25
Media drive$15$15   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0$0
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,665$11,665$13,915$13,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$5,650$7,900$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-149-194-188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in196.5 in
Width73.7 in78.6 in
Height72.8 in70.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,158 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested70093%

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