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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: $43,715

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120062006
ModelPilotPilotPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEliteBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,220 $48,720 $50,220 $30,200 $32,515
AWD 1,900        
Third-row seat       845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       150 150
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Rear HVAC unit       650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795 795
4.6L V8       1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Sunroof       850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range       2,225 2,225
AWD 0        
Third-row seat       718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       128 128
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Rear HVAC unit       553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676 676
4.6L V8       1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Sunroof       723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range       1,980 1,980
Options (change) 1,900 0 0 12,870 11,170
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,079 9,634
Destination 1,225 1,225 1,225 645 645
Total Price $46,345 $49,945 $51,445 $43,715 $44,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,204
Model Year20212021202120062006
ModelPilotPilotPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEliteBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10540, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$46,345$49,945$51,445$43,715$44,330
Adjustments for Features-5,365-7,615-7,61500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$42,330$43,830$43,715$44,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$2,850$0$615

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212021202120062006
ModelPilotPilotPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEliteBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150    
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Second-row low console $100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio $50$50  
HDMI port$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Suggestive steering$0$0$0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,215$13,465$13,465$5,850$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$7,615$7,615$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-142-187-18100

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212006
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length196.5 in193.4 in
Width78.6 in73.7 in
Height70.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,158 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 Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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