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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: $3,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,760 $37,535
Rear Entertainment System 1,600  
AWD 1,900 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Power liftgate   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Rear Entertainment System 1,459  
AWD 0 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Power liftgate   421
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 3,500 6,755
Options (change) 1,459 5,879
Destination 975 825
Total Price $41,235 $45,115

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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: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,962
Model Year20182011
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,235$45,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,235$43,750

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,140$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length194.5 in197.1 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height69.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
A/V input jacks25No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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