2023 Honda Pilot trim levels explained
Base to top
$16,080
- 16 trims. $36,300 to $52,380.
- Base: LX 2WD. Top: Elite AWD.
All 16 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | $36,300 | $1,395 | 3.5L | 285 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| LX AWD | $38,400 | $1,395 | 3.5L 6cyl | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| Sport 2WD | $39,500 | $1,395 | 3.5L | 285 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Sport AWD | $41,600 | $1,395 | 3.5L 6cyl | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| EX-L FWD | $42,300 | $1,395 | 3.5L 6cyl | 285 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| EX-L 8-Passenger 2WD | $42,300 | $1,395 | 3.5L | 285 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| EX-L 7-Passenger 2WD | $42,600 | $1,395 | 3.5L | 285 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| EX-L FWD with Captains Chairs | $42,600 | $1,395 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | N/A |
| EX-L AWD | $44,400 | $1,395 | 3.5L 6cyl | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| EX-L 8-Passenger AWD | $44,400 | $1,395 | 3.5L | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| EX-L 7-Passenger AWD | $44,700 | $1,395 | 3.5L | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| EX-L AWD with Captains Chairs | $44,700 | $1,395 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 21 mpg | N/A |
| Touring 2WD | $46,800 | $1,395 | 3.5L | 285 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| TrailSport AWD | $48,700 | $1,395 | 3.5L 6cyl | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
| Touring AWD | $48,900 | $1,395 | 3.5L 6cyl | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| Elite AWD | $52,380 | $1,395 | 3.5L 6cyl | 285 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
What changes at each step
LX to Sport: +$3,200
LX 2WD $36,300 to Sport 2WD $39,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Power driver seat, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel, Roof rails.
Sport to EX-L: +$2,800
Sport 2WD $39,500 to EX-L FWD $42,300.
- Cargo: 18.6 cu ft to 48.5 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Garage door opener, plus 2 more.
EX-L to EX-L 8-Passenger: $0
EX-L FWD $42,300 to EX-L 8-Passenger 2WD $42,300.
- Cargo: 48.5 cu ft to 18.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
EX-L 8-Passenger to EX-L 7-Passenger: +$300
EX-L 8-Passenger 2WD $42,300 to EX-L 7-Passenger 2WD $42,600.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
No equipment data.
EX-L 7-Passenger to EX-L with Captains Chairs: $0
EX-L 7-Passenger 2WD $42,600 to EX-L FWD with Captains Chairs $42,600.
- Cargo: 18.6 cu ft to 48.5 cu ft.
No equipment data.
EX-L with Captains Chairs to Touring: +$4,200
EX-L FWD with Captains Chairs $42,600 to Touring 2WD $46,800.
- Cargo: 48.5 cu ft to 18.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Touring to TrailSport: -$200
Touring AWD $48,900 to TrailSport AWD $48,700.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 20 mpg.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Power-folding mirrors.
TrailSport to Elite: +$3,680
TrailSport AWD $48,700 to Elite AWD $52,380.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 21 mpg.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Voice control, Live traffic, Rain-sensing wipers.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: EX-L FWD, $42,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Sport 2WD, $39,500.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: TrailSport AWD, $48,700.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: LX 2WD, $36,300.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Sport 2WD, $39,500.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX 2WD, $36,300.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: EX-L FWD, $42,300.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: LX 2WD, $36,300.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring 2WD, $46,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Touring 2WD, $46,800.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: LX 2WD, $36,300.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Touring 2WD, $46,800.
- Not on any trim: heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX | Sport | EX-L | Touring | TrailSport AWD | Elite AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | S | S | S |
No equipment data: EX-L 8-Passenger 2WD, EX-L 7-Passenger 2WD, EX-L FWD with Captains Chairs, EX-L 8-Passenger AWD, EX-L 7-Passenger AWD, EX-L AWD with Captains Chairs.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $38,400.
- 7 or more seats: LX 2WD, 8 seats, $36,300.
- The most hp: LX 2WD, 285 hp, $36,300.
- The best mpg: LX 2WD, 22 mpg, $36,300.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: LX 2WD, LX AWD, EX-L FWD, EX-L 8-Passenger 2WD, EX-L 7-Passenger 2WD, EX-L FWD with Captains Chairs, EX-L 8-Passenger AWD, EX-L 7-Passenger AWD, EX-L AWD with Captains Chairs, Touring 2WD.
- Dropped: EX-L 2WD, SE FWD, Special Edition 2WD, SE AWD, Special Edition AWD, Touring FWD, Touring 8-Passenger 2WD, Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, Touring FWD with Rear Captain's Chairs, Touring 8-Passenger AWD, Touring 7-Passenger AWD, Touring AWD with Rear Captain's Chairs, Black Edition AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$2,020.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2WD | $38,080 | $39,500 | +$1,420 |
| Sport AWD | $40,080 | $41,600 | +$1,520 |
| EX-L AWD | $42,310 | $44,400 | +$2,090 |
| TrailSport AWD | $44,810 | $48,700 | +$3,890 |
| Touring AWD | $46,870 | $48,900 | +$2,030 |
| Elite AWD | $50,370 | $52,380 | +$2,010 |
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What this cannot tell you
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