Which 2026 Honda Pilot trim should you buy?
$42,395 to $55,195. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Honda's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: TrailSport AWD → Touring AWD, +$700 for 15 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Sport FWD → Sport AWD, +$2,100 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Sport AWD at $44,495.
Sport $44,495
+$2,100 over the Sport FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg
EX-L $44,695
+$2,300 over the Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the Sport FWD: 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo), 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 3rd Row (2 Ports), Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Conversation Mirror, Driver's Two Position Memory (Seat & Side Mirrors), Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down, Integrated Rear Door Sunshades, LED Map Lights (All Rows), Leather-Trimmed Seats with Fabric Accent, Low Speed Braking Control, Multi-Function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear) and 1 more
Wheels 20 in → 18 in
EX-L $46,795
+$2,300 over the Sport AWD.
Standard here, not on the Sport AWD: 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo), 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 3rd Row (2 Ports), Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Conversation Mirror, Driver's Two Position Memory (Seat & Side Mirrors), Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down, Integrated Rear Door Sunshades, LED Map Lights (All Rows), Leather-Trimmed Seats with Fabric Accent, Low Speed Braking Control, Multi-Function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear) and 1 more
Wheels 20 in → 18 in
TrailSport $50,595
+$3,800 over the EX-L AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX-L AWD: 115-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row), 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System, 2nd-Row Captain's Chairs, Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-4 / 3rd-Row-4), Durable Synthetic Leather with Trail Orange Stitching, Front Camera Washer, Full-Size Spare Tire, Gloss Black Door Handles, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Windshield, HomeLink® Remote System, Multiview Camera System, Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function, Power Folding Side Mirrors and 5 more
MPG comb 21 mpg → 20 mpg · Seats 8 → 7
Touring $51,295
+$700 over the TrailSport AWD.
Standard here, not on the TrailSport AWD: 40 / 20 / 40 Split, Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats, Acoustic Laminate Front Side Glass, Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4), Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer, Compact Spare Tire, Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row), Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Gloss Black Front Grille, Gloss Black Rear Roof Spoiler Sides, Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front Console), Leather-Trimmed Seats, Multi-Function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat, Multi-Zone Audio, Power Lift Tailgate with Hands-Free Access and Walk Away Close and 1 more
MPG comb 20 mpg → 21 mpg · Seats 7 → 8 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Elite $53,695
+$2,400 over the Touring AWD.
Standard here, not on the Touring AWD: 115-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row), Auto-Dimming Side Mirrors, Heads Up Display, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Windshield, Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats with Ultrasuede® Accents and Contrast Piping, Puddle Lights, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Ventilated Front Seats
Black Edition $55,195
+$1,500 over the Elite AWD.
Standard here, not on the Elite AWD: Dual Gloss Black Exhaust Finishers, Gloss Black Mirrors
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2026 Honda Pilot
Common questions about the 2026 Honda Pilot trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Honda Pilot trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the TrailSport AWD to the Touring AWD: $700 more for 15 features the press kit lists as standard on the Touring AWD and not on the TrailSport AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Honda Pilot trims cost?
8 trims, from $42,395 for the Sport FWD to $55,195 for the Black Edition AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Honda Pilot with all-wheel drive?
The Sport AWD, at $44,495 MSRP.