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Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Honda Pilot.
The Ford Explorer offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
With the Honda Pilot, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Explorer, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Ford Explorer or the Honda Pilot, it's going to cost you about the same.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Ford Explorer will cost more in terms of transportation costs than the Honda Pilot.
Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Honda Pilot.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Explorer, which is slightly longer than the Honda Pilot.
Drivetrain
With similar torque, the Ford Explorer and the Honda Pilot are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Handling
The Ford Explorer has a larger turning radius than the Honda Pilot, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Explorer will do just as well as the Honda Pilot, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Honda Pilot.
Utility
The Ford Explorer has less seating than the Honda Pilot, making the Honda Pilot the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Explorer has less cargo space than the Honda Pilot, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
The Ford Explorer comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Honda Pilot.
Compare the 2013 Ford Explorer and the 2013 Honda Pilot. 
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2013 Ford
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2013 Honda
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $500 | Up to $800 |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 0.00% | As low as 0.90% |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | As low as 1.08% |
| City MPG: | 16 - 17 | 17 - 18 |
| Highway MPG: | 22 - 24 | 24 - 25 |
| Engine(s): | V-6 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity: | 7 - 7 | 8 - 8 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Frontal Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Invoice*: | $27,427 - $38,027 | $27,000 - $37,717 |
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