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Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Ford Explorer

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2026 Honda Pilot

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Overview

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AHonda PilotSport 2WD
Selected trimActive 100ASport 2WD
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic10-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AHonda PilotSport 2WD
MSRP$38,465 (best)$42,195
Lowest listing price—$24,120 (best)
Median listing price—$44,472 (best)
Highest listing price—$57,267 (best)
For sale now09 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AHonda PilotSport 2WD
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG20 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)27 MPG
Fuel tank17.9 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AHonda PilotSport 2WD
Horsepower300 hp (best)285 hp
Torque310 lb-ft (best)262 lb-ft
Engine size2.3 L3.5 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AHonda PilotSport 2WD
Seating6 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume85.8 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity5,300 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Curb weight—4,336 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)—
Wheelbase119.1 in (best)114 in
Length198.8 in200.1 in (best)
Width78.9 in79 in (best)
Height69.9 in71 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AHonda PilotSport 2WD
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord ExplorerHonda Pilot
1

Active 100A

$38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Sport 2WD

$42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Active 100A

$40,465 MSRP

Sport AWD

$44,295 MSRP

3

Active 200A

$40,400 MSRP

EX-L

$44,495 MSRP

4

Active 200A

$42,400 MSRP

EX-L

$46,595 MSRP

5

ST-Line

$44,200 MSRP

TrailSport AWD

$50,395 MSRP

6

ST-Line

$46,200 MSRP

Touring

$51,095 MSRP

7

Tremor

$49,200 MSRP

Touring S

$52,295 MSRP

8

Tremor

$56,460 MSRP

Elite

$53,495 MSRP

9

Platinum

$50,660 MSRP

Black Edition AWD

$54,995 MSRP

10

Platinum

$52,660 MSRP

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11

ST

$53,660 MSRP

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12

ST

$55,660 MSRP

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Live inventory

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