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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: $39,880

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $14,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $39,070
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Options (change) 4,260 3,690 1,995 0
Options (change) 4,047 3,505 1,895 0
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 810
Total Price $53,885 $59,675 $61,490 $39,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,631
Model Year2020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12512, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20245/65-17
Total Price$53,885$59,675$61,490$39,880
Adjustments for Features-4,655-5,680-11,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,230$53,995$50,095$39,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,765$865$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPilot
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Conversation mirror   $25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,245$12,270$17,985$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$5,680$11,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-457-452-5820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20202011
ModelExplorerPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in109.2 in
Length198.8 in190.9 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height69.9 in71.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,320 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft347.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft387.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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