Used Honda Pilot for Sale nearJefferson City, MO

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 $27,122, and its year-round low is $24,421.83. That puts the model in a broad price band that stretches from older, budget-friendly examples to much newer, higher-priced ones. 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-oriented SUV with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.68/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Pilot for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to value its useful technology and the sense of everyday ease it brings to larger households.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert coverage center on fuel economy, engine performance, and infotainment polish. Even so, the Pilot remains compelling because it delivers space, comfort, and utility in a package that works well for daily family use.

28.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Pilot models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Pilot's spaciousness, comfort, and family-friendly usefulness as core strengths. Across the model years, feedback also highlights its practical design and easy daily livability.

• 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 looks manageable overall, especially if you choose a well-maintained example and verify service history carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 74.6% 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 these trims:

• Sport: The entry-level trim starts the lineup with front-wheel drive and the core Pilot formula, making it the starting point if you want the lowest entry price.
• EX-L: This trim adds a removable second-row seat and leather seats, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers who want comfort and flexibility.
• TrailSport: This trim adds the Pilot's decent off-road abilities and stands apart for buyers who want a more adventurous setup.
• Touring: This trim adds a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and a hands-free power liftgate for shoppers who want more convenience and upscale features.
• Black Edition: This top trim brings the most premium presentation in the lineup.

What Honda Pilot do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. They also sit close enough to the current generation to feel modern while still offering used-car value.

What is the Honda Pilot's resale value?

Most model years are moving down in price, which is good news if you're shopping used. The newer years are also seeing meaningful declines, so recent-model buyers may find better value than they did a year ago. The smallest drops are concentrated at the low and high ends of the lineup.

The 2014, 2024, 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.

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 −5.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.94%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,396. The Honda Pilot offers roomy, family-friendly space 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. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included.
• 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.