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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: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,878

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,767 $27,273 $30,178
AWD 1,200 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
255/50R20   1,325 630
AWD 1,078 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,438 1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 2,800 8,380 6,780
Options (change) 2,516 7,342 5,984
Destination 595 785 785
Total Price $35,340 $38,410 $39,960
Total Invoice $31,878 $35,400 $36,947

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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: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year200720082008
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 780, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,340$38,410$39,960
Adjustments for Features-1150-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,225$38,410$38,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$31,878$35,400$36,947
Adjustments for Features-1040-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,774$35,400$35,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$48$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror$25  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,350$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1040-1,595

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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