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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: $49,945

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotExplorer
TrimEliteBlack EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,720 $50,220 $37,855
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
AWD     2,000
Trailer Tow Package     570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Second-row buckets     750
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
AWD     1,820
Trailer Tow Package     484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Second-row buckets     638
Options (change) 0 0 11,410
Options (change) 0 0 9,819
Destination 1,225 1,225 825
Total Price $49,945 $51,445 $50,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,726
Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotExplorer
TrimEliteBlack EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,945$51,445$50,090
Adjustments for Features-1,585-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,360$49,860$50,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotExplorer
TrimEliteBlack EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HDMI port$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,690$10,690$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-39-380

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length196.5 in197.1 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height70.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,158 lb.4,731 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested297571%
Total Not Requested120029%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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