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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: $42,250

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,685

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $4,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $39,820
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,395
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 1,600
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,460
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Options (change) 8,510 1,600
Options (change) 7,371 1,460
Destination 825 830
Total Price $46,870 $42,250
Total Invoice $43,148 $38,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,931
Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$46,870$42,250
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,120$42,250
Total Invoice$43,148$38,685
Adjustments for Features-2,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,616$38,685

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,430$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.2 in
Length197.1 in191.4 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in71.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft387.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

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