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Highlander vs. Pilot

2021 Toyota Highlander vs. 2021 Honda Pilot

$34,810*

Starting MSRP

$32,250
3.5L V6 Engine

Engine

3.5L V6 Engine
21 MPG City/29 MPG Highway

EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy

20 MPG City/27 MPG Highway
295 hp

Horsepower

280 hp
Yes

Hybrid Configurations?

No
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+)

Safety System

Honda Sensing®

Driving an SUV means you’ve got ample room with superior power. The 2021 Honda Pilot vs. the 2021 Toyota Highlander gives you quite a choice for your Murrieta. However, we at Temecula Valley Toyota think the Highlander is the superior SUV for its more advanced safety features and better fuel economy and horsepower. Let Temecula Valley Toyota give you a full breakdown of the Highlander vs. Pilot matchup and while you’re at it, be sure to give our finance pros a look as well.

Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander: Price & Features

The first thing we should talk about when it comes to your Canyon Lake drive is price. Even though the Toyota Highlander comes in at a few thousand dollars more expensive than the Honda Pilot, you’ve got a wider range of standard features on the Highlander. What’s more, you’re privy to the all-new Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+), standard on every single trim of the Toyota Highlander. Here’s a handy guide that compares the Toyota Highlander vs. the Honda Pilot for your viewing pleasure:

  • The Highlander– $34,810*: Offers 5 USB ports, three-zone climate control, Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+), a Smart Key System, and much more on its base Highlander L trim.
  • The Honda Pilot – $32,250: Requires upgrades to its trim level or features to get the same convenience features.

At Temecula Valley Toyota, our offers and incentives give a wide range of people the chance to drive a new Toyota Highlander, with special discounts on financing and leases.

Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander: Engine Performance

Another important part of the Highlander vs. Pilot battle is the power of the engine. Wildomar shoppers want an SUV that holds up in bad weather and also offers a little bit of towing prowess as well. Thankfully, you’re in luck if you pick the Toyota Highlander. This SUV offers more available power and more towing capacity than the Honda Pilot thanks to its powerful yet efficient 3.6L V6 engine.

  • Engine: Both of these vehicles will give you a 3.6L V6 engine, yet the Toyota Highlander gives you superior performance and fuel economy.
  • Transmission: an 8-speed automatic transmission in the Toyota Highlander provides you with easy shifting for better acceleration.
  • MPG ratings: The Toyota Highlander wins here again, with an impressive EPA-estimated 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway. The Highlander also offers a hybrid model, which the Pilot can’t offer you.

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Come to the place where everything Toyota just clicks. Come to Temecula Valley Toyota, the home of customer service that always puts you, the customer, first. We’re here to help you, so take a test drive today with us. Contact us today to get the conversation started.

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