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Is the 2024 Honda Pilot a good car?

Yes.

4 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Pilot -21%-55%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 167 SUVs (2024). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2024 Honda Pilot
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carNo3 of 5 parts
CommuterNo$126 vs $111 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.3 in, top 38%
Worth the moneyYes21% below predicted
Good buyNo1 beat it on all four

Is the Pilot a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2024 Honda Pilot
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats8 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom40.8 inMedian 38.6 in172Yes
Rear headroom40.2 inMedian 38.7 in174Yes
Cargo behind the last row18.6 cu ftMedian 25.3 cu ft182No

Is the Pilot a good first car?

No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2024 Honda Pilot
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$37,090Median $47,450187Yes
Horsepower285 hp169 hp to 355 hp188Yes
Length199.9 inMedian 190.5 in180No
Turning circle37.8 ftMedian 38.7 ft169Yes
Fuel cost per mile14.5 centsMedian 12.8 cents189No

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Pilot a good commuter car?

No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$126
Median of 189 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
27 mpg, top 48% of 155

Is the Pilot a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2024 Honda Pilot
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height7.3 in clearance, 71.0 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall164No
Front headroom40.5 inMedian 39.9 in172Yes
Turning circle37.8 ftMedian 38.7 ft169Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Pilot a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 38% of 175 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
TrailSport AWD, 8.3 in
Cohort
175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Pilot worth the money?

Yes. Priced 21% below cars like it.

Price, LX 2WD
$37,090
Predicted price
$46,692
Gap
-$9,602 (-21%)
Model error
14% median, 310 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Pilot a good buy?

No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the Pilot on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
Pilot LX 2WD$37,09014.5 cents87.0 cu ft285 hp
Ford Explorer RWD$36,86013.3 cents87.8 cu ft300 hp

Compared with 1,158 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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