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Vehicle 2012 Ford Explorer Base 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 2012 GMC Acadia SLT1 2012 Toyota Highlander SE
MSRP ∞ $29,105 $35,550 $39,885 $34,915
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Estimated Highway MPG 25 25 24 24
Estimated City MPG 18 18 17 18
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Accessories
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Available Available Standard Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Luggage Rack Available Not Available Available Not Available
Automatic Headlights Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Available Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Available Standard Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Standard Standard Available
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Not Available Not Available Available Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Changer Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
Rear A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Cargo Shade Available Available Available Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Available Standard Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Telematics Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Chassis
Curb Weight N/A Not Available N/A N/A
Total Option Weight 0.00 Not Available 0.00 0.00
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.6 21.0 22.0 19.2
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A 13.1 x -TBD- 13.0 x 0.8 12.2 x -TBD-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A 13.0 x -TBD- 12.8 x 1.1 12.9 x -TBD-
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Brake Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.2 37.9 40.4 38.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 3.7 2.89 3.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.8 19.0 16.1 17.1
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Spare Wheel Material Steel Steel Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact Compact 17 x -TBD- 19 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 18 x -TBD- 18 x 7.5 19 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 18 x -TBD- 18 x 7.5 19 x 7.5
Spare Tire Size Compact Compact Compact P245/55R19
Rear Tire Size P245/65R17 P235/60R18 P255/65R18 P245/55R19
Front Tire Size P245/65R17 P235/60R18 P255/65R18 P245/55R19
Spare Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code N/A QLW
Front Tire Order Code N/A QLW
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.86 1.04 0.55
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.26 0.91 N/A 1.02
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-link Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut Coil Over Strut Independent
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A Not Available N/A N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A Not Available N/A N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 300 200 N/A N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000 N/A N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 200 N/A 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000 N/A 2000
Curb Weight - Rear N/A Not Available N/A N/A
Curb Weight - Front N/A Not Available N/A N/A
Base Curb Weight 4557 4354 4656 4045
Chrome Wheels Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Aluminum Wheels Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Wheel Locks Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tow Hitch Not Available Standard Available Not Available
Dimensions
Trunk Volume Not Available N/A Not Available Not Available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 21.0 18.0 24.1 10.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 43.8 47.7 68.9 42.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 80.7 87.0 116.9 95.4
Liftover Height N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Width N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height N/A N/A N/A N/A
Min Ground Clearance 7.6 8.0 7.4 8.1
Track Width, Rear 67.0 67.5 67.1 64.0
Track Width, Front 67.0 67.7 67.1 64.0
Height, Overall 70.4 72.7 69.9 69.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors 78.9 78.5 78.2 75.2
Length, Overall 197.1 191.4 200.7 188.4
Wheelbase 112.6 109.2 118.9 109.8
Third Hip Room 40.7 48.4 48.3 42.3
Third Shoulder Room 50.8 58.9 57.8 55.0
Third Leg Room 33.2 32.1 33.2 29.9
Third Head Room 37.8 38.2 38.4 36.3
Second Hip Room 56.7 56.9 57.9 56.5
Second Shoulder Room 61.0 62.2 61.1 59.5
Second Leg Room 39.8 38.5 36.9 38.3
Second Head Room 40.5 39.8 39.3 40.1
Front Hip Room 57.3 58.6 57.8 56.7
Front Shoulder Room 61.3 61.5 61.9 59.7
Front Leg Room 40.6 41.4 41.3 43.2
Front Head Room 41.4 39.3 40.4 39.7
Passenger Volume 151.7 152.7 154.0 145.7
Passenger Capacity 7 8 7 7
Exterior
Sun/Moon Roof Not Available Standard Available Standard
Conventional Spare Tire Not Available Available Not Available Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps Not Available Available Available Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Standard Available Standard
Powertrain
EPA MPG Equivalent - City Not Available N/A Not Available Not Available
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy Not Available N/A Not Available Not Available
Battery Range Not Available N/A Not Available Not Available
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined Not Available N/A Not Available Not Available
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A 9.93 11.8 9.9
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 175 N/A 170 N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650 N/A N/A N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00 Not Available
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.16 4.31 3.16 3.48
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88 1.89 2.88 3.38
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 Not Available 0.74 Not Available
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 0.61 1.00 0.76
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41 0.77 1.41 1.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84 1.07 1.84 1.52
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87 1.61 2.87 2.36
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48 2.70 4.48 4.24
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/OD Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 6 5 6 5
Trans Order Code 44J MY9
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 255 @ 4100 253 @ 4800 270 @ 3400 248 @ 4700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6500 250 @ 5700 288 @ 6300 270 @ 6200
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection SIDI Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 3.5L/213 3.5L/212 3.6L/220 3.5L/211
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Engine Order Code 998 LLT
Cruising Range - Hwy 465.00 525.00 528.00 460.80
Cruising Range - City 334.80 378.00 374.00 345.60
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 25 24 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 18 18 17 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 21 19 20
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Not Available Standard Not Available
5-Speed A/T Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turbocharged Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Safety
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Available Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Rear Bucket Seats Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Not Available Available Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
3rd Row Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard Available Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 9.1 8.9 9.8 9.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 4 4 3 4
EPA Classification Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle
Rear Spoiler Standard Not Available Standard Standard
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