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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: $6,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,932

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $6,216

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,895 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,415 $34,952
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,550  
AWD 1,600 2,000
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,401  
AWD 1,446 1,820
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 3,150 8,510
Options (change) 2,847 7,371
Destination 670 825
Total Price $40,715 $46,870
Total Invoice $36,932 $43,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,694
Model Year20092011
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$40,715$46,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,715$44,130
Total Invoice$36,932$43,148
Adjustments for Features0-2,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,932$40,626

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,965$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,522

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in112.6 in
Length190.9 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height71.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,506 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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