2014 Ford Explorer vs 2014 Honda Pilot

2014 Ford Explorer

2014 Honda Pilot

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	17	23	$30,173	$32,015
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$37,393	$40,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$38,862	$41,675
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	17	23	$32,544	$34,900
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$28,288	$30,015
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$35,528	$38,100
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	24	$30,679	$32,900

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX	18	25	$29,189	$31,920
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L	18	25	$32,153	$35,170
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	18	25	$33,977	$37,170
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	18	25	$33,612	$36,770
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX	18	25	$27,137	$29,670
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	18	25	$36,394	$39,820
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX	17	24	$30,648	$33,520
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L	17	24	$33,612	$36,770
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	17	24	$35,437	$38,770
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	17	24	$35,072	$38,370
Pilot 4WD 4-Door LX	17	24	$28,596	$31,270
Pilot 4WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	17	24	$37,854	$41,420

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,173

$29,189

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,015

$31,920

Monthly Payment Estimate

$534 / month

$532 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Ford Explorer does build on its heritage, but on-road fluency and passenger comfort are clearly at center stage.

Despite the 2014 Honda Pilot's truck-like exterior, it's one of more practical and family-friendly models on of the market today.

TCC Likes

Stocky SUV look, in a crossover
Lots of passenger space
Great ride quality

Stong safety record
Bins and cubbies galore
Interior is spacious, versatile

TCC Dislikes

Not much ruggedness under it all
Steep learning curve for MyFord Touch
Lower-power turbo four costs more

Base model lacks Bluetooth
Expensive option bundles
Controls can seem cluttered

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

48.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

153.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

41.4

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

38.2

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

58.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.8

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

Second Hip Room (in)

56.7

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

61.5

Third Leg Room (in)

33.2

32.1

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.6

Length, Overall (in)

197.1

191.4

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

Wheelbase (in)

112.6

109.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

78.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

47.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

37.9

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/65TR17

P235/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/65TR17

P235/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4697

4299

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

253 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

998-1

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.5 L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

250 @ 5700

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

21 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

25 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

18 (Est)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

4.31

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.07

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.61

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

1.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.61

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

0.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

2.70

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Honda Pilot

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.5

8.7 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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