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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: $34,140

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,800

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPilotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $28,767 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600      
Package 202B   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,438      
Package 202B   2,575    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 1,600 6,540 3,590 3,590
Options (change) 1,438 5,708 3,133 3,133
Destination 595 895 895 895
Total Price $34,140 $40,435 $42,685 $47,585
Total Invoice $30,800 $37,376 $39,650 $44,219

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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: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,997
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPilotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,140$40,435$42,685$47,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-4,155-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,140$37,645$38,530$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$30,800$37,376$39,650$44,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,579-3,860-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,800$34,797$35,790$39,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$993$4,237

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPilotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction$0   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,830$9,195$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$4,155$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,579-3,860-5,185

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
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 Weight4,265 lb.4,535 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

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested137549%

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