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Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,340

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,878

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $4,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,767 $27,518 $29,578
AWD 1,200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
AWD 1,078    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,438 1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 2,800 9,675 7,975
Options (change) 2,516 8,362 6,917
Destination 595 645 645
Total Price $35,340 $40,520 $41,135
Total Invoice $31,878 $36,525 $37,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,263
Model Year200720062006
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$35,340$40,520$41,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,985$39,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$31,878$36,525$37,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,384-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,878$35,141$35,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720062006
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,740$6,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,384-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length188.0 in193.4 in
Width77.5 in73.7 in
Height70.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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