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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: $34,040

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $8,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165 $31,845
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,330        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,600
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,213        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,438
Options (change) 6,670 3,690 3,690 1,995 1,600
Options (change) 6,337 3,505 3,505 1,895 1,438
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 595
Total Price $42,165 $47,550 $51,410 $57,255 $34,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,455
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6244hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$42,165$47,550$51,410$57,255$34,040
Adjustments for Features-3,665-7,555-9,230-14,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,500$39,995$42,180$42,710$34,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$3,680$4,210$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player $125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Conversation mirror    $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,030$13,920$15,595$20,910$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$7,555$9,230$14,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-646-731-826-7600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20192006
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in188.0 in
Width78.9 in77.5 in
Height70.0 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,265 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft387.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested185084%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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