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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: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,932

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $1,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,415 $27,518 $29,578
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,550 1,295 1,295
AWD 1,600    
Third-row seat   845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,401 1,101 1,101
AWD 1,446    
Third-row seat   718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 3,150 12,075 10,375
Options (change) 2,847 10,403 8,958
Destination 670 645 645
Total Price $40,715 $42,920 $43,535
Total Invoice $36,932 $38,566 $39,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,509
Model Year200920062006
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,715$42,920$43,535
Adjustments for Features-96500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,750$42,920$43,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$36,932$38,566$39,181
Adjustments for Features-87500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,057$38,566$39,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Off-road navigation system$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,290$5,325$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-87500

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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