2015 Honda Pilot vs 2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 Honda Pilot

2015 Toyota Highlander

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX	18	25	$29,371	$32,120
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L	18	25	$32,336	$35,370
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	18	25	$34,160	$37,370
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	18	25	$33,795	$36,970
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX	18	25	$27,319	$29,870
Pilot 2WD 4-Door SE	18	25	$30,283	$33,120
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	18	25	$36,577	$40,020
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX	17	24	$30,831	$33,720
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L	17	24	$33,795	$36,970
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	17	24	$35,619	$38,970
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	17	24	$35,254	$38,570
Pilot 4WD 4-Door LX	17	24	$28,778	$31,470
Pilot 4WD 4-Door SE	17	24	$31,743	$34,720
Pilot 4WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	17	24	$38,036	$41,620

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AWD 4-Door V6 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$38,027	$41,650
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE	18	24	$29,700	$32,530
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	18	24	$31,727	$34,750
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$38,027	$41,650
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	18	24	$40,300	$44,140
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 XLE	18	24	$34,740	$38,050
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 LE	20	25	$27,175	$29,765
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,694	$40,190
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE	19	25	$28,366	$31,070
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	19	25	$30,394	$33,290
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,694	$40,190
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	19	25	$38,968	$42,680
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 XLE	19	25	$33,407	$36,590
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited	27	28	$43,688	$47,850
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited Platinum	27	28	$45,961	$50,340

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,371

$38,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,120

$41,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$535 / month

$694 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Honda Pilot is one of the most practical and family-friendly vehicles in its segment, despite its boxy, truck-like appearance.

The 2015 Toyota Highlander offers a versatile and stylish alternative to the minivan, with available all-wheel drive and a thoughtfully designed interior.

TCC Likes

Powertrain is smooth and refined
Can carry up to eight passengers
Interior is spacious, versatile

Four-cylinder, six-cylinder, or hybrid
Second-row flexibility
Solid connectivity features

TCC Dislikes

Expensive option bundles
Base model lacks Bluetooth
Cabin is awash in hard plastics

Powertrains running in place
Will hybrid's real-world mileage vary?
Dash can look busy

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

32.1

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

39.6

Third Hip Room (in)

48.4

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

59.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.7

142.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

44.2

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

35.9

Front Hip Room (in)

58.6

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

109.2

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

191.4

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

13.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.7

42.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.9

38.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P245/55SR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P245/55SR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4295

4508

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 6.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 6.5

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5700

270 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

253 @ 4800

248 @ 4700

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.42

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.31

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.90

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

4.15

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

3.30

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0

3.0 (Est)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

8.8 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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