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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: $31,440

Honda Pilot EX   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,373

Honda Pilot EX   
Difference: $4,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelPilotPilotExplorer
TrimEXEX-LXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $31,945 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,700 $28,767 $27,404
AWD 1,200 1,200 2,320
Third-row seat     875
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD 1,078 1,078 2,112
Third-row seat     744
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 5,175
Options (change) 1,078 1,078 4,617
Destination 595 595 815
Total Price $31,440 $33,740 $35,270
Total Invoice $28,373 $30,440 $32,836

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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: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,931
Model Year200720072010
ModelPilotPilotExplorer
TrimEXEX-LXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6244hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7155, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,440$33,740$35,270
Adjustments for Features-410-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,030$30,930$35,270
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$28,373$30,440$32,836
Adjustments for Features-370-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,003$27,905$32,836
Cost Above Minimum$98$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072010
ModelPilotPilotExplorer
TrimEXEX-LXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror $25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,940$8,340$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370-2,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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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