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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: $35,545

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,070

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimTouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,895 $29,280
Base Invoice $33,415 $27,404
AWD 1,600 2,320
Third-row seat   875
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD 1,446 2,112
Third-row seat   744
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 1,600 5,450
Options (change) 1,446 4,851
Destination 670 815
Total Price $39,165 $35,545
Total Invoice $35,531 $33,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,513
Model Year20092010
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimTouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$39,165$35,545
Adjustments for Features-6,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,580$35,545
Total Invoice$35,531$33,070
Adjustments for Features-5,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,557$33,070

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimTouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$10,965$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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 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 mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
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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