2026 Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot

2026 Toyota Highlander vs 2026 Honda Pilot

Go anywhere with up to eight passengers in three-row mid-size SUVs like the 2026 Toyota Highlander and the 2026 Honda Pilot. Both seem similarly equipped with technology to keep your drives safe and capabilities to travel off-road. But when you compare their details in the next table side by side, then the Highlander beats the Pilot.

Compare for yourself

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Model

2026 Toyota Highlander

2026 Honda Pilot

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Starting MSRP

$45,570*

✔$42,195**

Hybrid Available?

✔Yes*

No**

All-Wheel Drive

✔Standard*

Available**

Maximum Torque (lb.-ft.)

✔ 310*

262**

Digital Gauge Cluster Size (in.)

✔ 12.3*

10.2**

Winning with the 2026 Toyota Highlander

The 2026 Toyota Highlander wins on performance with available hybrid powertrains to beef up your gas choices, a higher maximum torque of 310 lb.-ft for gripping any surface, and All-Wheel Drive that lets you switch easily from highway to trail. Its larger Digital Gauge Cluster of 12.3 inches offers more room for customizable instruments and information.

*Starting MSRP is the lowest Base MSRP for the series of a model and excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,195 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,450 for Entry SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV), $1,450 for Small SUV (RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, bZ, bZ Woodland, C-HR), $1,495 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, 4Runner HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,595 for Small Pickup (Tacoma, Tacoma HV), $2,095 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called "Delivery, Processing and Handling" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on Delivery, Processing and Handling.) Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. Dealer price will vary.

https://www.toyota.com/highlander/

**MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,495 destination charge, and accessories. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.

https://automobiles.honda.com/pilot