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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: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,878

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,767 $29,319 $32,901
AWD 1,200 2,320 2,320
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
Rear HVAC unit   695  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
AWD 1,078 2,112 2,112
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,438 1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
Rear HVAC unit   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 2,800 9,665 6,405
Options (change) 2,516 8,436 5,664
Destination 595 815 815
Total Price $35,340 $42,095 $42,770
Total Invoice $31,878 $38,570 $39,380

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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: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,308
Model Year200720092009
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$42,095$42,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$40,585$40,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75
Total Invoice$31,878$38,570$39,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,384-1,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,878$37,186$37,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$251

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720092009
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$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$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  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,790$7,300$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,384-1,943

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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