Used 2021 Honda Pilot for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

Compare 2021 Honda Pilot Trims in Raleigh, NC

The 2021 Honda Pilot offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully loaded models, all featuring spacious interiors and versatile performance.

• Starting at $22,276
• Best MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 27 hwy
• Most Popular: EX-L AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

EX AWD — "Who It's For"

The EX AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded SUV with essential features without paying for luxury upgrades.

• Avg. market price: $22,352 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 27 listings
• View EX AWD listings

EX-L FWD — "Who It's For"

The EX-L FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a balance of comfort and technology without the added cost of AWD.

• Avg. market price: $23,948 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 66 listings
• View EX-L FWD listings

EX-L AWD — "Who It's For"

The EX-L AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel with all-wheel drive and premium features without going top-tier.

• Avg. market price: $22,998 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 95 listings
• View EX-L AWD listings

SE AWD — "Who It's For"

The SE AWD is the pick for shoppers who want AWD capabilities at a lower price point without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $22,276 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 28 listings
• View SE AWD listings

Touring FWD — "Who It's For"

The Touring FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV with advanced features without the AWD premium.

• Avg. market price: $22,352 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 37 listings
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Touring AWD — "Who It's For"

The Touring AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty SUV with advanced features and all-wheel drive for added confidence.

• Avg. market price: $24,808 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 72 listings
• View Touring AWD listings

Elite AWD — "Who It's For"

The Elite AWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features and all-wheel drive without going for the highest trim.

• Avg. market price: $22,352 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 90 listings
• View Elite AWD listings

Black Edition AWD — "Who It's For"

The Black Edition AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a stylish, feature-rich SUV with a unique look and all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $30,624 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 35 listings
• View Black Edition AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — EX-L AWD

With 95 active listings, the EX-L AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse EX-L AWD listings

Best Budget Option — SE AWD

At $22,276 avg market price — below the lineup median of $22,675 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse SE AWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — EX-L FWD

The EX-L FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 20 MPG city and 27 MPG highway.

Browse EX-L FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2021 Honda Pilot cost?

Prices have softened 5.42% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,606 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of options to compare.

Is the 2021 Honda Pilot a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Honda Pilot earns a 4.86/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Form and function at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise its spaciousness, smooth ride, and range of features. They also value the technology and safety equipment, along with the overall value for a large SUV.

On the downside, the Pilot’s performance is fairly pedestrian, and the transmission can be irritating. Even so, the Pilot’s roomy cabin, straightforward technology, and family-friendly practicality make it a strong fit if you want a comfortable three-row SUV rather than flashy styling or especially lively acceleration.

With 34.0% of listings priced as good or great deals, you have room to shop carefully and still find a competitive offer.

Is the 2021 Honda Pilot reliable?

Owners rate it 4.86/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels spacious, smooth, and feature-rich, with many drivers describing it as a dependable family SUV that they can count on. The expert evaluation also emphasizes Honda’s reputation for a known quantity that is likely to last a long time and remain worth something when you move on.

Honda’s cost-effectiveness commentary reinforces that long-term ownership appeal, noting the brand’s reputation for reliability and resale value. For used buyers, the main risk is less about a single glaring flaw and more about making sure the specific example you choose has been maintained well and hasn’t been worn down by family-duty use.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Honda Pilot?

At 74.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a careful inspection of body panels, paint consistency, tires, and suspension wear. Because this is a three-row family SUV, it also makes sense to focus on cabin condition, seat wear, and signs of heavy use in the second and third rows.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes the base LX, the popular EX, the leather-lined EX-L, the Special Edition, the tech-equipped Touring, the upscale Elite, and the Black Edition. The base trim is the most stripped-down, while higher trims add features such as leather, wireless charging, a hands-free power tailgate, navigation, premium audio, and rear-seat entertainment.
• Powertrain: Every 2021 Pilot uses a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, and available torque-vectoring all-wheel drive can send up to 70 percent of engine output to a single rear wheel.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard on every trim and includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning start with EX trim.
• Infotainment: Most models get an 8-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, text-messaging support, satellite radio, and basic HondaLink. The Special Edition adds wireless phone charging, while Touring adds navigation, a WiFi hotspot, and a 10-speaker premium audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: The AWD model is rated at 22 mpg in combined driving, and the test vehicle averaged 21.5 mpg on the evaluation loop.

Which 2021 Honda Pilot trim should I buy?

The 2021 Honda Pilot is offered in 7 trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, Special Edition, Touring, Elite, and Black Edition.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, so it makes sense if you want the Pilot’s core space, V6 power, and standard Honda Sensing without paying for extras.
• EX: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning on top of the standard safety suite.
• EX-L: Choose this if you want a more upscale cabin, since it adds leather-lined comfort and moves the Pilot closer to a family-hauler sweet spot.
• Special Edition: This trim adds black 20-inch alloy wheels, blacked-out exterior trim, wireless phone charging, and a hands-free power tailgate, making it a good pick if you want style and convenience together.
• Touring: This is the right choice if you want the biggest tech upgrade, including navigation, a WiFi hotspot, a 10-speaker premium audio system, rear-seat entertainment, and Cabin Talk.
• Elite: Pick this if you want the most upscale mainstream Pilot experience, with AWD standard and the highest-positioned feature set in the lineup.
• Black Edition: This is the fully loaded choice, with AWD standard and exclusive blacked-out styling details for shoppers who want the most distinctive appearance.

Honda Sensing is standard across the lineup, while blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning begin with EX trim.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Honda Pilot?

This looks like a moderate market for selective buyers, so it pays to compare listings carefully and move quickly on strong examples.

• Deal availability: 34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,606 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.42% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 74.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $24,743, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Honda Pilot's resale value?

The current average of $25,332 sits slightly below last year's $26,783.

That softer pricing suggests the Pilot has become a bit more buyer-friendly in the used market, which can help you if you’re shopping now. For a future seller, it also means you should expect value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim, since well-kept examples will stand out more clearly against the broader market.

The Pilot’s reputation for reliability and long-term usefulness should help support demand over time. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.86/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Honda Pilot safe?

The 2021 Honda Pilot earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA despite four-star marks for front-passenger protection in a frontal impact. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives it its highest “good” ratings except for an “acceptable” score for front passenger small overlap frontal-impact protection, and the standard headlights also earn an “acceptable” rating while higher trims earn a “good” rating.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard on every trim and includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. Starting with EX trim, you also get blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning.

The main caveat is that the system uses an older version of Honda Sensing, and it is not especially smooth or refined in operation. The lane-departure warning’s steering wheel wobble is also more noticeable than subtle, so you may want to test those systems carefully on a drive.

Should I buy a 2021 Honda Pilot or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 74.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.42% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.86/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It stands out for its roomy cabin, simple technology, and family-friendly practicality.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $22,467, the 2020 costs less than the current year's $25,332 average.
• It offers tons of cargo space and an adult-friendly third row.

The bottom line: If you want the better-balanced shopping target, the 2021 is the stronger pick because it combines a softer market price with strong owner satisfaction and broad family appeal. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2020 is worth a look, especially if you find one in excellent condition with the features you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.