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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: $35,655

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimXLTEXEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,530 $37,960
Third-row seat 875    
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,320 1,900 1,900
Third-row seat 744    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327    
AWD 2,112 0 0
Options (change) 5,560 1,900 1,900
Options (change) 4,944 0 0
Destination 815 1,120 1,120
Total Price $35,655 $37,550 $40,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,204
Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimXLTEXEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$35,655$37,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,985-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$34,565$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimXLTEXEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Suggestive steering $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,880$7,865$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-89-161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20102020
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.4,217 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 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 mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

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