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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: $5,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPilotPilot
TrimSportPlatinumEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $48,720 $50,220
Package 401A 3,875      
Second-row buckets 695 695    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Package 401A 3,681      
Second-row buckets 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
Options (change) 8,260 2,690 0 0
Options (change) 7,846 2,555 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,225 1,225
Total Price $55,205 $57,625 $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: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,381
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPilotPilot
TrimSportPlatinumEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$55,205$57,625$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features-95-2,57000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,110$55,055$49,945$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPilotPilot
TrimSportPlatinumEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HDMI port  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0$0
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,735$12,210$9,640$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$2,570$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-91-2,45600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20182021
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length198.3 in196.5 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height70.0 in70.6 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested94026%

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