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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: $31,340

Honda Pilot EX   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,258

Honda Pilot EX   
Difference: $4,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimXLTEXEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $29,545 $31,845
Base Invoice $27,404 $26,585 $28,652
Third-row seat 875    
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320 1,200 1,200
Third-row seat 744    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112 1,078 1,078
Options (change) 5,175 1,200 1,200
Options (change) 4,617 1,078 1,078
Destination 815 595 595
Total Price $35,270 $31,340 $33,640
Total Invoice $32,836 $28,258 $30,325

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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: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimXLTEXEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8244hp V6244hp V6
TransmissionA6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$35,270$31,340$33,640
Adjustments for Features0-410-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$30,930$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$32,836$28,258$30,325
Adjustments for Features0-370-2,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$27,888$27,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimXLTEXEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,940$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-2,533

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20102006
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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%

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