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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelPilotPilotPilotExplorer
TrimTouringEliteBlack EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,220 $48,720 $50,220 $29,280
AWD 1,900     2,320
Third-row seat       875
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       275
4.6L V8       1,310
Remote start       385
AWD 0     2,112
Third-row seat       744
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       234
4.6L V8       1,192
Remote start       327
Options (change) 1,900 0 0 5,835
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,178
Destination 1,225 1,225 1,225 815
Total Price $46,345 $49,945 $51,445 $35,930

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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: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,516
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelPilotPilotPilotExplorer
TrimTouringEliteBlack EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10540, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$46,345$49,945$51,445$35,930
Adjustments for Features-11,785-14,035-14,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$35,910$37,410$35,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120212010
ModelPilotPilotPilotExplorer
TrimTouringEliteBlack EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
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 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio $50$50 
HDMI port$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,090$18,340$18,340$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,785$14,035$14,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-344-3340

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212010
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 mirrors25No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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