Comparison · As of 2026-07
Highlander vs Pilot
Highlander or Pilot — which used 3-row SUV is smarter? On our latest snapshot, a used 2026 Toyota Highlander typically asks about $38,200 versus about $37,100 for a 2026 Honda Pilot. We also compare NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and estimated annual energy cost using the same formulas as our year pages.
Metrics use the same MSRP, retention/listing pricing, NHTSA safety enrich, and ownership-cost formulas as our year pages — not a VIN appraisal.
How do the numbers compare?
Side-by-side snapshot for the newest year of each model in our catalog.
| Metric | 2026 Toyota Highlander | 2026 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Newest catalog year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Est. used asking | $38,200 | $37,100 |
| Original MSRP | $40,600 | $39,500 |
| Retained vs MSRP | 94% | 94% |
| NHTSA recalls (newest year) | 0 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 | 0 |
| NHTSA overall | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Est. annual energy cost | $1,750 | $1,909 |
| Overall length | 201.2 in | 200 in |
| Overall height | 70.1 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 113.8 in |
How do their proportions compare?
Abstract side profiles at the same scale — proportions follow published length and height, not brand styling.
- 2026 Toyota Highlander
- 2026 Honda Pilot
- Length (A − B)
- 1.2 in longer
- Height (A − B)
- 0.8 in shorter
- Wheelbase (A − B)
- 2.3 in longer
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
When should you pick the Highlander?
Pick the Highlander for hybrid efficiency and Toyota’s used-market liquidity in family crossovers.
When should you pick the Pilot?
Pick the Pilot for more third-row space, available trailering focus, and a more traditional SUV stance.
What's the short verdict?
Families prioritizing mpg lean Highlander Hybrid; families prioritizing people-and-cargo space often prefer Pilot — compare the same year side by side.
Open the detailed year tools
Jump into each model's newest year for the full snapshot, recalls, year-over-year changes, and live valuation CTA.