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Honda Pilot vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,595

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $10,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,430

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $8,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelPilotPilotC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEX-LTouringHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $23,035 $26,048
Navigation system 2,000     795
Comfort Package     1,600  
Navigation system 1,824     755
Comfort Package     1,520  
Options (change) 2,000 0 1,600 795
Options (change) 1,824 0 1,520 755
Destination 830 830 875 875
Total Price $37,550 $40,200 $26,595 $28,945
Total Invoice $34,397 $36,814 $25,430 $27,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,243
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelPilotPilotC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEX-LTouringHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,550$40,200$26,595$28,945
Adjustments for Features-4,065-6,0400-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,485$34,160$26,595$26,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$150
Total Invoice$34,397$36,814$25,430$27,678
Adjustments for Features-3,724-5,5310-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,673$31,283$25,430$25,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0$144

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelPilotPilotC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEX-LTouringHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,620$9,595$3,555$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$6,040$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,724-5,5310-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122018
ModelPilotC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in104.3 in
Length191.4 in173.6 in
Width78.5 in72.0 in
Height71.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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