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2023 Ford Explorer
AWD
MSRP
$38,760
Invoice
$37,597
Average Price Paid
$35,900
33 listings nationwide

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2023 Honda Pilot
EX-L 7-Seat AWD
MSRP
$44,350
Invoice
$41,344
Average Price Paid
$44,350
480 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2023 Ford Explorer
AWD
Fair Price
$37,550
Good Price
$34,287
Great Price
$32,422
2023 Honda Pilot
EX-L 7-Seat AWD
Fair Price
$46,246
Good Price
$43,981
Great Price
$42,686

Specs

2023 Ford Explorer
AWD
2023 Honda Pilot
EX-L 7-Seat AWD
Powertrain 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
17 MPG
20 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
25 MPG
27 MPG
25 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 17.9 gal 18.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
--
--
285 hp @ 6,100 RPM
Torque
--
--
262 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12:1
10:1
11.5:1
Displacement
3,300 cc
2,300 cc
3,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.56 in x 3.41 in
3.45 in x 3.7 in
3.5 in x 3.66 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 7 seats 7 seats
Front Legroom 43 in 41 in
Back Legroom 39 in 40.8 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 18.2 cu ft 18.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,468 lbs 1,173 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 5,300 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 198.8 in 199.9 in
Width 89.3 in 78.5 in
Height 70.2 in 70.9 in
Wheelbase 119.1 in 113.8 in

Available Options

2023 Ford Explorer
AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Forged Green Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic

Option Packages

  • Class IV Trailer Tow Package
2023 Honda Pilot
EX-L 7-Seat AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Obsidian Blue Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Radiant Red Metallic II

Option Packages

  • HPD Black Package
  • HPD Bronze Package
  • Tow Package

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