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Honda Pilot vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,690

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $3,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotTaurusTaurus
TrimEX-LLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $29,032 $29,635 $35,025
Navigation system 2,200 1,850 1,850
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 401A     2,000
Navigation system 1,988 1,610 1,610
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 2,200 5,645 3,850
Options (change) 1,988 4,912 3,350
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $34,915 $38,595 $42,800
Total Invoice $31,690 $35,342 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,251
Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotTaurusTaurus
TrimEX-LLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$34,915$38,595$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$37,065$40,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130
Total Invoice$31,690$35,342$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,401-2,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$33,941$36,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotTaurusTaurus
TrimEX-LLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,590$7,120$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,401-2,384

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length188.0 in202.9 in
Width77.5 in76.2 in
Height70.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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