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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: $42,580

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $2,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $37,960
Trailer Tow Package 570  
AWD 2,000 1,900
Power liftgate 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Rear Entertainment System   1,600
Trailer Tow Package 484  
AWD 1,820 0
Power liftgate 421  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Rear Entertainment System   1,459
Options (change) 6,655 3,500
Options (change) 5,777 1,459
Destination 825 1,120
Total Price $45,335 $42,580

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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: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,007
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$45,335$42,580
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,945$42,580

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$8,505$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in196.5 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height70.4 in70.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,217 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft383.9 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)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Rear Entertainment System
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD player125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
A/V input jacks25No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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