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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: $39,880

Honda Pilot Touring   
Difference: $10,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011202120212021
ModelPilotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,070 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 0 4,260 3,690 1,995
Options (change) 0 4,047 3,505 1,895
Destination 810 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $39,880 $50,760 $53,935 $55,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,593
Model Year2011202120212021
ModelPilotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$39,880$50,760$53,935$55,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,555-5,680-9,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,880$46,205$48,255$46,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$70

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011202120212021
ModelPilotExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
10-speed automatic $1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction$0  $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror$25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,590$11,145$12,270$16,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555$5,680$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-475-500-544

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in119.1 in
Length190.9 in198.8 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height71.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,320 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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