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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010202120212021
ModelExplorerPilotPilotPilot
TrimXLTTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $43,220 $48,720 $50,220
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275      
4.6L V8 1,310      
Remote start 385      
AWD 2,320 1,900    
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234      
4.6L V8 1,192      
Remote start 327      
AWD 2,112 0    
Options (change) 5,835 1,900 0 0
Options (change) 5,178 0 0 0
Destination 815 1,225 1,225 1,225
Total Price $35,930 $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: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,516
Model Year2010202120212021
ModelExplorerPilotPilotPilot
TrimXLTTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4540, 10540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$35,930$46,345$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-11,785-14,035-14,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$34,560$35,910$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2010202120212021
ModelExplorerPilotPilotPilot
TrimXLTTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$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   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50
HDMI port $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $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
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,305$16,090$18,340$18,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,785$14,035$14,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312-344-334

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20102021
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 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 system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

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

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