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  • Safety
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  • Warranty
  • Primary Vehicle

    2012 Chevrolet Traverse FWD LS 1LS

    MSRP1: $29,660

    Competitively Equipped:
    $30,485

  • 2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX

    2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX

    MSRP2: $28,620

    Competitively Equipped:
    $29,450

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  • 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS)

    2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS)

    MSRP2: $28,240

    Competitively Equipped:
    $29,165

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  • 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base

    2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base

    MSRP2: $28,280

    Competitively Equipped:
    $29,105

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Powertrain

2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS) 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base
Powertrain
Standard Engine Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement 3.6L/220 3.5L/212 2.7L/163 3.5L/213
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM 281 @ 6300 250 @ 5700 187 @ 5800 290 @ 6500
Torque @ RPM 266 @ 3400 253 @ 4800 186 @ 4100 255 @ 4100
Fuel Injection DI Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
4- wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS) 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base
Dimensions
Overall Length 205.0 191.4 188.4 197.1
Overall Width 78.4 78.5 75.2 78.9
Wheelbase 118.9 109.2 109.8 112.6
Overall Height 70.4 71.0 68.1 70.4
Front Head Room 40.4 40.0 40.6 41.4
Rear Head Room 39.4 39.8 40.1 40.5
Front Hip Room 59.1 58.6 56.7 57.3
Rear Hip Room 57.8 56.9 56.5 56.7
Front Leg Room 41.3 41.4 43.2 40.6
Rear Leg Room 36.8 38.5 38.3 39.8
Front Shoulder Room 62.0 61.5 59.7 61.3
Rear Shoulder Room 61.3 62.2 59.5 61.0
Seating Capacity 8 8 7 7
Front Tread Width 67.8 67.7 64.0 67.0
Rear Tread Width 67.4 67.5 64.2 67.0

Exterior

2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS) 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base
Exterior
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Side Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compact Spare Tire Available Standard Not Available Standard
Trailer Hitch Receiver Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Rear Spoiler Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Running Boards Available Available Available Not Available
Luggage Rack Available Not Available Available Available

Interior

2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS) 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base
Interior
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Thorax Side Impact Standard Standard Standard Standard
Head Curtain side impact air bags front Standard Standard Standard Standard
Head Curtain side impact air bags rear Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Available Not Available Available Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Additional Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Available Standard
Driver Lumbar Support Standard Not Available Available Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Not Available Available Available
MP3 Playback Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary-Audio Input Jacks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls Available Not Available Available Standard
Bluetooth® connectivity Available Not Available Available Available
Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Standard Not Available Not Available Available
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Available Available Not Available Not Available
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Available Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Available Not Available
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Available Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Available Standard

Safety

2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS) 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base
Safety
4- Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lockout Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Available

Fuel

2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS) 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base
Fuel
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (MPG) 17 18 20 18
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (MPG) 24 25 25 25
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) 22.0 21.0 19.2 18.6

Warranty

2012 Honda Pilot 2WD 4dr LX 2012 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr I4 (GS) 2012 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr Base
Warranty3
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (miles) 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years) 3 3 3 3
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (miles) 100,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (years) 5 5 5 5
Rust Warranty (miles) 36,000
Rust Warranty (years) 3
Roadside Assistance Program (miles) 100,000 25,000 60,000
Roadside Assistance Program (years) 5 2 5

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