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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: $35,240

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,763

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $31,845
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $28,652
Package 202A 3,075    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600
Package 202A 2,614    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,078
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,438
Options (change) 8,765 5,690 2,800
Options (change) 7,588 4,974 2,516
Destination 825 825 595
Total Price $41,110 $44,050 $35,240
Total Invoice $37,892 $40,751 $31,763

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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: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,511
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6244hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$41,110$44,050$35,240
Adjustments for Features-2,840-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,270$39,895$35,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$37,892$40,751$31,763
Adjustments for Features-2,618-3,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,274$36,907$31,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,730$11,045$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,618-3,8440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in188.0 in
Width78.9 in77.5 in
Height70.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft387.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested145045%
Total Not Requested177555%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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