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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: $47,470

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,452

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $6,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimEliteLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,570 $41,300
Base Invoice $42,552 $39,442
Second-row buckets   695
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,000
AWD   2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rear bumper protector   75
Second-row buckets   660
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Package 301A   1,900
AWD   1,910
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Rear bumper protector   71
Options (change) 0 10,080
Options (change) 0 9,587
Destination 900 945
Total Price $47,470 $52,325
Total Invoice $43,452 $49,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,667
Model Year20162016
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimEliteLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,470$52,325
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,470$51,430
Total Invoice$43,452$49,974
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,452$49,119

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelPilotExplorer
TrimEliteLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
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 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$9,100$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-855

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelPilotExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length194.5 in198.3 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height69.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,303 lb.4,633 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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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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