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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: $35,715

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,413

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $4,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $32,045
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $29,032
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,265
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,446
Options (change) 7,765 5,690 3,000
Options (change) 6,738 4,974 2,711
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $40,110 $44,050 $35,715
Total Invoice $37,042 $40,751 $32,413

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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: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,752
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6244hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$40,110$44,050$35,715
Adjustments for Features-950-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,160$39,885$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$37,042$40,751$32,413
Adjustments for Features-877-3,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,165$36,898$32,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201120112008
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 
Rear bumper protector  $40
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 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,380$12,595$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-877-3,8530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20112008
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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

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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