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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: $39,165

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,531

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $5,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,895 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,415 $35,528 $38,862
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Navigation system   795  
Rear bumper protector   85 85
Power liftgate   495  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Package 401A     4,130
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,446    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Navigation system   694  
Rear bumper protector   74 74
Power liftgate   432  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Package 401A     3,604
Options (change) 1,600 5,535 8,375
Options (change) 1,446 4,830 7,308
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $39,165 $44,530 $50,945
Total Invoice $35,531 $41,253 $47,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,980
Model Year200920142014
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,165$44,530$50,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,165$42,650$45,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,215
Total Invoice$35,531$41,253$47,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,742-4,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,531$39,511$42,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,861

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920142014
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Off-road navigation system$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,655$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,742-4,693

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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 Weight4,320 lb.4,535 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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