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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: $40,650

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,225

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $4,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $39,820
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $36,395
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Navigation system 795    
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Power liftgate 495    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Package 401A   4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Navigation system 694    
Rear bumper protector 66 66  
Power liftgate 432    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Package 401A   3,752  
Options (change) 5,525 8,535 0
Options (change) 4,822 7,448 0
Destination 895 895 830
Total Price $44,620 $52,530 $40,650
Total Invoice $41,339 $48,534 $37,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$44,620$52,530$40,650
Adjustments for Features-1,915-5,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,705$47,315$40,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$0
Total Invoice$41,339$48,534$37,225
Adjustments for Features-1,774-4,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,565$43,716$37,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,151$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$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$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,405$10,705$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$5,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,774-4,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152014
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,300 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

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