2018 Ford Explorer vs 2018 Honda Pilot

2018 Ford Explorer

2018 Honda Pilot

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FWD Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Base	17	24	$31,015	$32,140
FWD XLT	17	24	$32,637	$34,175
4WD Base	16	22	$33,090	$34,290
4WD XLT	16	22	$34,690	$36,325
FWD Limited	19	27	$40,196	$42,090
4WD Limited	18	25	$42,249	$44,240
4WD Sport	16	22	$43,883	$45,950
4WD Platinum	16	22	$51,512	$53,940

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2WD LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD LX	19	27	$28,258	$30,900
AWD LX	18	26	$29,991	$32,800
2WD EX	19	27	$30,475	$33,330
2WD w/Honda Sensing EX	19	27	$31,387	$34,330
AWD EX	18	26	$32,208	$35,230
AWD w/Honda Sensing EX	18	26	$33,120	$36,230
2WD EX-L	19	27	$33,603	$36,760
2WD w/Honda Sensing EX-L	19	27	$34,515	$37,760
2WD w/Navigation EX-L	19	27	$34,515	$37,760
2WD w/RES EX-L	19	27	$35,063	$38,360
AWD EX-L	18	26	$35,336	$38,660
AWD w/Honda Sensing EX-L	18	26	$36,248	$39,660
AWD w/Navigation EX-L	18	26	$36,248	$39,660
AWD w/RES EX-L	18	26	$36,796	$40,260
2WD Touring	20	27	$38,355	$41,970
AWD Touring	19	26	$40,088	$43,870
AWD Elite	19	26	$43,372	$47,470

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,015

$28,258

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,140

$30,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$536 / month

$515 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford Explorer has pulled off a graceful transition from clumsy off-roader to genteel family wagon.

The 2018 Honda Pilot ranks among the very best three-row crossover SUVs; it’s all about the packaging.

TCC Likes

A utility player, in the classic sense
Very good handling
Better fuel economy ratings

Great use of interior space
Well-organized, well-trimmed cabin
Lots of cargo space

TCC Dislikes

The EPA’s optimistic with those turbo ratings
Platinum content, platinum prices
Second-row seat needs padding, less tilt

Styling isn’t so distinctive
9-speed automatic bobbles some shifts
Only Elites get blind-spot monitors

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

44.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

152.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

59.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

40.1

Second Hip Room (in)

56.8

57.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

Third Leg Room (in)

31.9

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

78.6

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

111

Height, Overall (in)

69.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

83.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

46.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

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

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4443

4054

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.5 L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

280 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

262 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

998-1

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

4.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.49

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.75

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.10

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.56

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.36

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

8.8

8.0

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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