2021 Honda Pilot trim levels explained
Base to top
$17,670
- 20 trims. $32,550 to $50,220.
- Base: LX 2WD. Top: Black Edition AWD.
All 20 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | $32,550 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | 2WD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| LX AWD | $34,550 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| EX 2WD | $35,230 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | 2WD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| EX AWD | $37,230 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| EX-L 2WD | $38,660 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | 2WD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| SE FWD | $39,260 | $1,225 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | N/A |
| Special Edition 2WD | $39,260 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | 2WD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| EX-L AWD | $40,660 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| SE AWD | $41,260 | $1,225 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | N/A |
| Special Edition AWD | $41,260 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Touring FWD | $43,220 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Touring 8-Passenger 2WD | $43,220 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | 2WD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| Touring 7-Passenger 2WD | $43,520 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | 2WD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Touring FWD with Rear Captains Chairs | $43,520 | $1,225 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | N/A |
| Touring AWD | $45,220 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Touring 8-Passenger AWD | $45,220 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $45,520 | $1,225 | 3.5L | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Touring AWD with Rear Captains Chairs | $45,520 | $1,225 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | N/A |
| Elite AWD | $48,720 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Black Edition AWD | $50,220 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
LX to EX: +$2,680
LX 2WD $32,550 to EX 2WD $35,230.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Remote start, Wi-Fi hotspot, Text messages read aloud, plus 5 more.
EX to EX-L: +$3,430
EX 2WD $35,230 to EX-L 2WD $38,660.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel.
EX-L to SE: +$600
EX-L 2WD $38,660 to SE FWD $39,260.
- Cargo: 16.5 cu ft to 46.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
SE to Special Edition: $0
SE FWD $39,260 to Special Edition 2WD $39,260.
- Cargo: 46.0 cu ft to 16.5 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Special Edition to Touring: +$3,960
Special Edition 2WD $39,260 to Touring FWD $43,220.
- Cargo: 16.5 cu ft to 46.0 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Voice control, plus 2 more.
Touring to Touring 8-Passenger: $0
Touring FWD $43,220 to Touring 8-Passenger 2WD $43,220.
- Cargo: 46.0 cu ft to 16.5 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Touring 8-Passenger to Touring 7-Passenger: +$300
Touring 8-Passenger 2WD $43,220 to Touring 7-Passenger 2WD $43,520.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
No equipment data.
Touring 7-Passenger to Touring with Rear Captains Chairs: $0
Touring 7-Passenger 2WD $43,520 to Touring FWD with Rear Captains Chairs $43,520.
- Cargo: 16.5 cu ft to 46.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Touring with Rear Captains Chairs to Elite: +$3,200
Touring AWD with Rear Captains Chairs $45,520 to Elite AWD $48,720.
- Cargo: 46.0 cu ft to 16.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Elite to Black Edition: +$1,500
Elite AWD $48,720 to Black Edition AWD $50,220.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: EX-L 2WD, $38,660.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX 2WD, $35,230.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Elite AWD, $48,720. Optional from EX 2WD, $35,230.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: LX 2WD, $32,550.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EX 2WD, $35,230.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: EX 2WD, $35,230.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: EX-L 2WD, $38,660.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: LX 2WD, $32,550.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring FWD, $43,220.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Touring FWD, $43,220.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: EX 2WD, $35,230.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Touring FWD, $43,220.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Elite AWD, $48,720.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX | EX | EX-L | Special Edition | Touring | Elite AWD | Black Edition AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | O | O | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | S | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | S | S |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $34,550.
- 7 or more seats: LX 2WD, 8 seats, $32,550.
- The most hp: LX 2WD, 280 hp, $32,550.
- The best mpg: LX 2WD, 23 mpg, $32,550.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SE FWD, Special Edition 2WD, SE AWD, Special Edition AWD, Touring FWD with Rear Captains Chairs, Touring AWD with Rear Captains Chairs.
- Dropped: EX-L w/Navi & RES 2WD, EX-L AWD with Navigation and RES, EX-L FWD with Navigation and RES, EX-L w/Navi & RES AWD, Touring FWD with Rear Captain's Chairs, Touring AWD with Rear Captain's Chairs.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$500.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | $31,650 | $32,550 | +$900 |
| LX AWD | $33,650 | $34,550 | +$900 |
| EX 2WD | $34,530 | $35,230 | +$700 |
| EX AWD | $36,530 | $37,230 | +$700 |
| EX-L 2WD | $37,960 | $38,660 | +$700 |
| EX-L AWD | $39,960 | $40,660 | +$700 |
| Touring FWD | $42,720 | $43,220 | +$500 |
| Touring 8-Passenger 2WD | $42,720 | $43,220 | +$500 |
| Touring 7-Passenger 2WD | $43,020 | $43,520 | +$500 |
| Touring AWD | $44,720 | $45,220 | +$500 |
| Touring 8-Passenger AWD | $44,720 | $45,220 | +$500 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | $45,020 | $45,520 | +$500 |
| Elite AWD | $48,220 | $48,720 | +$500 |
| Black Edition AWD | $49,720 | $50,220 | +$500 |
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