Used Honda Pilot for Sale nearColumbia, SC

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 $27,235, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,390 over the past year. 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 consistently high owner rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Pilot for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality. They also tend to value its cargo space and the easy everyday usability that makes it a natural fit for larger households.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, engine performance, and interior materials, especially in recent years where expert reviews note those concerns alongside the Pilot’s strengths.

34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Pilot models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Pilot as spacious, comfortable, and well suited to family use, and expert reviews reinforce its practical, easy-to-live-with character. Across the model years, that combination of comfort, usability, and everyday value comes through again and again.

• Owners rate the Honda Pilot between 4.4 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history and a solid maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, at 73.3% 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, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 22 mpg combined (19/27 mpg city/highway) with the FWD layout; with AWD, 21 mpg combined (19/25 mpg city/highway)

Which Honda Pilot trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Pilot offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry-level trim starts the lineup and comes standard with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available as an option.
• EX-L: This trim adds a removable second-row seat and leather seats, and it also comes standard with front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available as an option.
• TrailSport: This trim stands out for its decent off-road abilities and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
• Touring: This trim adds a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and a hands-free power liftgate.
• Black Edition: This top trim brings the most upscale presentation in the lineup.

What Honda Pilot do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and the easiest path to comparing prices and equipment. They also tend to sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

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 more room to negotiate. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the oldest examples are changing more slowly.

The 2014, 2015, and 2025 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
• 2015: 3/10
• 2014: 8/10

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.

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 −5.08% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,123. The Honda Pilot offers a spacious cabin and a practical, family-first layout that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Honda Pilot Trims in Columbia, SC

The 2026 Honda Pilot offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully loaded models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $43,277
• Best MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 27 hwy
• Most Popular: EX-L FWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

EX-L FWD — "Who It's For"

The EX-L FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV without breaking the bank. It's the most popular trim, offering great value.

• Avg. market price: $43,998 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 10 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View EX-L FWD listings

EX-L AWD — "Who It's For"

The EX-L AWD is the choice for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag. It balances features and affordability well.

• Avg. market price: $43,277 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 5 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View EX-L AWD listings

Elite AWD — "Who It's For"

The Elite AWD is ideal for shoppers seeking a fully loaded SUV with premium features for adventurous outings. It offers the most luxury in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $52,718 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 8 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Elite AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — EX-L FWD

With 10 active listings, the EX-L FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup, offering great value and features.

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Best Budget Option — EX-L AWD

At $43,277 avg market price — below the lineup median of $43,998 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — EX-L FWD

The EX-L FWD leads the lineup with its impressive fuel efficiency of 19/27 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.