Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
| Vehicle | 2025 Honda Pilot Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 10A) | 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $41,695 | $40,025 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $40,064 | $38,036 | ||
| Invoice | - | $38,492 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.1 /10 | 7.1 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 3.9 / 5 stars | 3.4 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | standard | |||
| Satellite radio | standard | |||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | ||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | standard | |||
| Upholstery | cloth | premium cloth | ||
| Heated seats | standard | optional | ||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | ||||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | optional | |||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | ||
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 285 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 3.5 l | 2.3 l | ||
| Engine configuration | v6 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed automatic | ||
| Tire size | 255/50R20 | 255/65R18 | ||
| Wheel size | 20 X 8.0-in | - | ||
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 19 / 27 / 22 MPG | 20 / 29 / 24 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 352 / 500 miles | 358 / 519 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 37.8 ft. | N/A | ||
| Curb weight | 4,313 lb. | - | ||
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in. | 7.9 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | 89.3 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 78.5 in. | 78.9 in. | ||
| Height | 71.0 in. | 69.9 in. | ||
| Length | 199.9 in. | 198.8 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in. | 119.1 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 8 | 6 | ||
| Cargo Space | 18.6 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 48.5 cu. ft. | - | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.5 in. | 40.7 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.0 in. | 43.0 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.9 in. | 61.8 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 40.2 in. | 40.5 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 40.8 in. | 39.0 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.7 in. | 61.9 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $49,757 | $52,424 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.66 | $0.7 | ||
| Depreciation | $19,222 | $22,923 | ||
| Financing | $7,328 | $7,869 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $1,903 | $2,001 | ||
| Fuel | $10,825 | $9,922 | ||
| Insurance | $3,903 | $3,979 | ||
| Maintenance | $5,832 | $4,699 | ||
| Repairs | $744 | $1,031 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black, cloth | Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, premium cloth | ||
| Exterior | Platinum White Pearl Obsidian Blue Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Sonic Gray Pearl Crystal Black Pearl Radiant Red Metallic II | Carbonized Gray Metallic Agate Black Metallic Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White (Fleet) Vapor Blue Metallic Space White Metallic |
