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Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,715

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $7,263

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,413

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $6,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPilotHighlander
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $35,745
Base Invoice $29,032 $32,635
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600 1,760
AWD 1,400 1,450
Navigation system   2,650
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,446 1,566
AWD 1,265 1,324
Navigation system   2,359
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 3,000 6,423
Options (change) 2,711 5,608
Destination 670 810
Total Price $35,715 $42,978
Total Invoice $32,413 $39,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,469
Model Year20082012
ModelPilotHighlander
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/55-19
Total Price$35,715$42,978
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,715$39,488
Total Invoice$32,413$39,053
Adjustments for Features0-3,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,413$35,882

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotHighlander
TrimEX-LLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,250$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,171

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length188.0 in188.4 in
Width77.5 in75.2 in
Height70.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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