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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: $5,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelPilotPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEliteBlack EditionSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,720 $50,220 $45,950 $53,940
Second-row buckets     695 695
Package 401A     3,875  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Second-row buckets     660 660
Package 401A     3,681  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 0 0 8,260 2,690
Options (change) 0 0 7,846 2,555
Destination 1,225 1,225 995 995
Total Price $49,945 $51,445 $55,205 $57,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,381
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelPilotPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEliteBlack EditionSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,945$51,445$55,205$57,625
Adjustments for Features00-95-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,945$51,445$55,110$55,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$55$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelPilotPilotExplorerExplorer
TrimEliteBlack EditionSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HDMI port$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Total Value of Features$9,640$9,640$9,735$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$95$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments00-91-2,456

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212018
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length196.5 in198.3 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height70.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,158 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested94026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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