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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: $41,235

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,760 $31,615 $35,550
Rear Entertainment System 1,600    
AWD 1,900 2,320 2,320
Third-row seat   875  
Rear HVAC unit   695  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Rear Entertainment System 1,459    
AWD 0 2,112 2,112
Third-row seat   744  
Rear HVAC unit   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,500 10,050 6,790
Options (change) 1,459 8,763 5,991
Destination 975 815 815
Total Price $41,235 $42,480 $43,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,575
Model Year201820092009
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 780, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,235$42,480$43,155
Adjustments for Features-1,8900-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,345$42,480$42,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEX-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HDMI port$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Suggestive steering$0  
Total Value of Features$8,565$6,675$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1120-552

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length194.5 in193.4 in
Width78.6 in73.7 in
Height69.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Rear Entertainment System
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD player125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
A/V input jacks25No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested70093%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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