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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: $5,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,878

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,767 $30,027 $35,268
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
AWD 1,200 2,000 2,000
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,438    
AWD 1,078 1,820 1,820
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,800 8,390 5,590
Options (change) 2,516 7,252 4,872
Destination 595 825 825
Total Price $35,340 $41,310 $44,270
Total Invoice $31,878 $38,104 $40,965

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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: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,583
Model Year200720122012
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,340$41,310$44,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,445$40,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$31,878$38,104$40,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,643-3,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,878$35,461$37,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,636

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720122012
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$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
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,890$9,755$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,643-3,868

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length188.0 in197.1 in
Width77.5 in78.9 in
Height70.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested157552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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