2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2019 Toyota Highlander

If you’re searching for the perfect family SUV at a reasonable price, you’ve probably noticed that the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are two consistent contenders. The Pilot was picked as a Kelley Blue Book’s 2019 KBB.com Best Buy*, while the 2019 Highlander is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Compare the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander in terms of key features to help you make the call, then explore our Honda inventory online!

2020 Pilot vs. 2019 Highlander: Key Features

While the Pilot and the Highlander base trims may be running neck-and-neck when it comes to performance and safety tech, the difference comes down to what it really means to redefine the modern family SUV. The Pilot’s EarthDreams® engine and weight-saving chassis make it the fuel-efficient choice that’s easy on the earth — and not to mention your wallet.

2020 Honda Pilot:

• Honda Sensing® suite of intelligent driver-assistance technologies designed to alert you to things you might miss while driving
• Intelligent Traction Management System to handle all kinds of terrain
• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera

2019 Toyota Highlander:

• Star Safety System™ suite of six active safety features
• Entune™ Audio – including six speakers and hands-free smartphone connectivity
• Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) Pre-Collision System

Styling and Interior

You’ll note that both models are a welcome update on the typical family SUV. The Highlander sports Projector-beam halogen chrome-accent headlights for a shot of athletic style. The Pilot is designed with aerodynamic lines, making it easy to imagine as a timely update for the family SUV. For an even edgier Pilot, you can opt for the Black Edition, featuring gloss black exterior accents and 20-inch black alloy wheels.

Pilot:

• Rugged yet refined exterior design
• 60/40 Split 2nd- and 3rd-Row Fold-down seats
• LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• 18-inch Alloy Wheels

Highlander:

• 18-inch split 5-spoke machined alloy wheels and black center caps
• High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front and rear side windows
• Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
• Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal lights and folding feature

Explore the Honda Pilot at Bismarck Motor Company

Once you’ve compared the Honda Pilot to the Toyota Highlander, stop by Bismarck Motor Company so we can help you explore our full new-vehicle inventory with a test drive or two. We look forward to walking you through our Honda Pilot configurations so you can find the right SUV for your Dickinson drive! We’ll also help you explore other Honda comparisons so you can upgrade your Minot ride with the peace of mind that you’re making the right choice.
 

Disclaimers:
*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,045.00 destination charge, options and accessories. Dealers set own prices.
*For more information, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.