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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: $40,715

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $4,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,932

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $4,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,895 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $33,415 $29,319 $32,901
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,550 1,295 1,295
AWD 1,600 2,320 2,320
Third-row seat   875  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   995  
Rear HVAC unit   695  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,401 1,101 1,101
AWD 1,446 2,112 2,112
Third-row seat   744  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   846  
Rear HVAC unit   591  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,150 12,445 8,675
Options (change) 2,847 10,799 7,594
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $40,715 $44,875 $45,040
Total Invoice $36,932 $40,933 $41,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,316
Model Year200920092009
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,715$44,875$45,040
Adjustments for Features-1,4500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$44,875$44,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$36,932$40,933$41,310
Adjustments for Features-1,3150-367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,617$40,933$40,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie 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  
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,640$6,190$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3150-367

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in113.7 in
Length190.9 in193.4 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height71.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,506 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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