How much does the Honda Pilot cost in today's market?

Used Honda Pilot prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Pilot's current nationwide average price is $27,149, and its year-round low is $24,398.52. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now if you're comparing used examples across model years.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Pilot a good car?

Yes — the Honda Pilot is a strong used pick if you want a roomy, family-friendly SUV with broad appeal and a high owner rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.68/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Pilot for its spacious interior, comfort, and family-friendly usefulness. Many also highlight its smooth ride and strong value for the price, which helps explain why it remains a popular choice for larger families.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that come up most often are average fuel economy, occasional transmission complaints, and some interior materials that feel less refined in certain years.

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Pilot models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Pilot as spacious, comfortable, and easy to live with, and those themes show up across multiple model years. Expert feedback also points to a practical, family-oriented formula that has stayed appealing over time.

• Owners rate the Honda Pilot between 4.4 and 4.91 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is mostly about choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and service records, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, at 74.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing suite
• Infotainment: larger standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel for all trim levels
• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Pilot is estimated to return up to 22 mpg combined (19/27 mpg city/highway) with the FWD layout. With AWD, the EPA estimates a slight drop to 21 mpg combined (19/25 mpg city/highway), while the off-road-capable TrailSport drops by about another 1 mpg across the board.

Which Honda Pilot trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Pilot offers...

• Sport: The entry-level trim starts the lineup with the core Pilot formula and standard roof rails, making it the value-focused starting point.
• EX-L: This trim adds a removable second-row seat and leather seats, and it should satisfy most shoppers who want a well-rounded family SUV.
• Touring: This trim adds a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and a hands-free power liftgate for shoppers who want more convenience and comfort.
• TrailSport: This trim adds the off-road-oriented hardware and is the outlier for its decent off-road abilities.
• Black Edition: This top trim sits at the top of the range with the most upscale positioning in the lineup.

What Honda Pilot do most buyers choose?

The Honda Pilot years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. They also sit close enough to the current generation to feel modern while still offering used-car pricing.

What is the Honda Pilot's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The declines are generally larger on some of the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest years are also easing but at a somewhat smaller pace. Overall, the table points to a market that is giving buyers more room to find value across several generations.

The 2014, 2024, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Pilot safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2017: 7/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2014: 8/10

All Pilot trims come with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 and 2020 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Pilot now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.78%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,498. The Honda Pilot offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with strong everyday practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Under the hood of the 2026 Honda Pilot is the same 3.5-liter V6 engine as before. It produces 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: For 2026, the Honda Pilot upgrades to a larger standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel for all trim levels.
• Safety: All Pilot trims come with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-attention monitor, a traffic sign reader, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: Prices for the 2026 Honda Pilot start at $43,690 (including $1,495 in destination fees) for the entry-level Sport trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.