2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

To make it easier for drivers to compare 2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2021 Ford Explorer, we’ve put together a quick but comprehensive overview of all the key differences that separate these two popular 3-row crossover SUVs. If you’re struggling to make the right choice to fit your own unique needs and wants, simply read on to compare:

• Pricing Options
• Available Features
• Cargo Dimensions

Pilot vs. Explorer: Pricing Options

2021 Pilot trims range between:

• 2021 Honda Pilot LX: Priced at $32,250 MSRP
• 2021 Honda Pilot Elite: Priced at $48,420 MSRP

2021 Explorer trims range between:

• 2021 Ford Explorer Standard: Priced at $32,225 MSRP
• 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum: Priced at $54,480 MSRP

The Explorer starts a mere $25 lower as standard, but start looking at top trims and you’ll notice it demands over $6,000 more than the Honda Pilot.

Pilot vs. Explorer: Available Features

The Honda Pilot is home to some of the industry’s most forward-thinking features, including a wide range that aren’t available with the new Ford Explorer at any price. Examples include:

• Advanced Rear Entertainment System: Plays from several different sources onto a 10.2-inch high-resolution screen to keep passengers happy through longer trips.
• CabinTalk® In-Car PA System: Directs your voice through rear speakers to make communicating with those in the rear that much easier.
• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera: Cycles through Normal, Top-down, and Wide viewing modes for safer and more convenient reversing.

Pilot vs. Explorer: Cargo Dimensions

The Honda Pilot is one of the segment’s most spacious models, and it certainly accommodates more than the new Ford Explorer. Here’s how cargo dimensions measure up:

• Cargo Space Behind the 3rd Row: Up to 18.5 cubic feet in the Pilot vs. 18.2 in the Explorer.
• Cargo Space Behind the 2nd Row: Up to 55.9 cubic feet the Pilot vs. 47.9 in the Explorer.
• Cargo Space Behind the 1st Row: Up to 109.0 cubic feet in the Pilot vs. 87.8 in the Explorer.

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The team here at San Francisco Honda can’t wait to set you up with a Honda Pilot test drive and introduce you to all our new Honda lease deals. For any further advice or assistance, simply get in touch today.