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Used 2020 Honda Pilot SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Honda Pilot comes in six primary trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, Elite and Black Edition. All models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 (280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard for most trims, while a nine-speed transmission comes with Touring and above models. Front-wheel drive is standard on lower trims, with all-wheel drive standard on Elite and Black Edition models and optional on other trims.

Most models have seating for eight, though second-row captain's chairs — which reduce capacity to seven — are optional on the Touring and standard on Elite and Black Edition trims.

Standard features for the LX include automatic LED headlights, 60/40-split folding third-row seats, a rearview camera, a 5-inch central display screen, and a seven-speaker audio system with USB and auxiliary inputs. Standard advanced safety features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic braking, road departure mitigation, lane keeping assist, and automatic high-beam assist.

The EX gets you a lot more, including heated mirrors, keyless entry, tri-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, one-touch slide-and-fold second-row seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.

Stepping up to the EX-L trim gets you a sunroof, a power liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, and second-row USB charging ports. There's also an EX-L subtrim that adds a navigation system and a rear entertainment system.

The Touring trim gets all of the above plus roof rails, sound-reducing front door glass, front and rear parking sensors, hands-free operation for the liftgate, heated rear seats, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 10-speaker premium audio system.

The Elite trim comes standard with the second-row captain's chairs plus auto-dimming and power-folding side mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and a wireless charging pad. The Black Edition is equipped identically, but with black exterior accents and red interior trim.

Which Pilot trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though all Pilot trims have strong merits, we suggest going with either the EX or the EX-L. The EX is a significant step up from the base LX and adds desirable tech features such as Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a touchscreen. The EX-L costs more, but a case can be made for it. You get leather upholstery plus some family-useful extras such as an auto-dimming mirror (helps reduce glare at night) and second-row USB ports to ensure your kiddos' electronics are topped off at all times.

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Comparing average pricing near
Spring, TX
Vehicle
Pilot LX
Pilot EX
Pilot EX-L
Pilot Touring
Pilot Elite
Pilot Black Edition
Vehicle
LX
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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EX-L
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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2 for sale near you
Touring
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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2 for sale near you
Elite
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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Black Edition
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/50R20
245/50R20
245/50R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
371 / 527 miles
371 / 527 miles
371 / 527 miles
390 / 527 miles
371 / 507 miles
371 / 507 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,036 lb.
4,060 lb.
4,097 lb.
4,125 lb.
4,319 lb.
4,319 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
Height
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
Length
196.5 in.
196.5 in.
196.5 in.
196.5 in.
196.5 in.
196.5 in.
Wheelbase
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
111.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.5 cu. ft.
16.5 cu. ft.
16.5 cu. ft.
16.5 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
Rear Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$41,978
$45,695
$45,562
$47,326
$50,122
$51,198
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.56
$0.61
$0.61
$0.63
$0.67
$0.68
Depreciation
$10,845
$13,624
$13,075
$14,339
$15,271
$16,363
Financing
$4,010
$4,625
$4,883
$5,405
$5,762
$5,929
Taxes & Fees
$1,544
$1,730
$1,808
$1,966
$2,074
$2,124
Fuel
$10,320
$10,320
$10,320
$9,865
$10,320
$10,320
Insurance
$6,350
$6,487
$6,567
$6,706
$7,066
$6,833
Maintenance
$6,418
$6,418
$6,418
$6,554
$6,769
$6,769
Repairs
$2,491
$2,491
$2,491
$2,491
$2,860
$2,860
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Beige, leather
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Beige, leather
Gray Perforated, leather
Beige Perforated, leather
Black Perforated, leather
Black Perforated, leather
Exterior
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Steel Sapphire Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Black Forest Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Steel Sapphire Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Black Forest Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Steel Sapphire Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Black Forest Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Steel Sapphire Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl