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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: $49,945

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimLimitedEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $48,720 $50,220
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
AWD 2,000    
Second-row buckets 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
AWD 1,820    
Second-row buckets 638    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Options (change) 11,410 0 0
Options (change) 9,819 0 0
Destination 825 1,225 1,225
Total Price $50,090 $49,945 $51,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,726
Model Year201220212021
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimLimitedEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$50,090$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,090$48,360$49,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201220212021
ModelExplorerPilotPilot
TrimLimitedEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HDMI port $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,105$10,690$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-39-38

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122021
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.4,158 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)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested297571%
Total Not Requested120029%

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