For a daily driver it was nice to be able to get a vehicle with all the space with above 20 MPG fuel rating.
We were able to get a new Highlander for much less money than a Honda Pilot and still get all the features we desired (larger than a Rav4/CRV, >20 MPG city, leather, and full compliment of air bags/antilock/traction control)
Full compliment of air bags/antilock/traction control were standard on base model.