2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Honda Pilot

In the midsize SUV segment, you have a wide range of options from which to choose. But explore the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie area, and you’ll see two of these options more frequently than others: the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Honda Pilot. Which one of these popular crossovers is the best match for your driving needs and budget? Find out below by comparing the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Honda Pilot in this guide from DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota.

2024 Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Grand Highlander: Prices & Trims

The first distinction you’ll likely notice between the Grand Highlander and the Pilot is the price difference. Both SUVs are competitively priced, with the Pilot having a lower starting MSRP. While the Grand Highlander may have a higher starting price, it gives you an array of features and trims you won’t get with the Pilot, including four highly efficient hybrid configurations. See how the prices of the Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Honda Pilot trims measure up to one another:

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Prices

• XLE – $43,070 Starting MSRP*
• Limited – $47,860 Starting MSRP*
• Platinum – $53,545 Starting MSRP*
• Hybrid XLE – $44,670 Starting MSRP*
• Hybrid Limited – $51,060 Starting MSRP*
• Hybrid MAX Limited – $54,040 Starting MSRP*
• Hybrid MAX Platinum – $58,125 Starting MSRP*

2024 Honda Pilot Prices

• LX – $37,090 Starting MSRP**
• Sport – $39,600 Starting MSRP**
• EX-L – $42,400 Starting MSRP**
• TrailSport -$48,800 Starting MSRP**
• Touring – $46,900 Starting MSRP**
• Elite – $52,480 Starting MSRP**

2024 Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Grand Highlander: Performance Specs

Whether you’re looking for a reliable daily driver or a weekend adventurer, the right SUV should deliver plenty of dependable power while maximizing fuel efficiency. In our Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Honda Pilot matchup, the Grand Highlander delivers greater torque and better fuel efficiency than the Pilot. What’s more, the Toyota offers a much more substantial towing capacity. Compare some key base-trim specs of each vehicle in more detail:

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE

• 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged 16-valve D-4S injection engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and Stop and Start Engine System
• 265 horsepower 
• 310 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
• 21 city/28 highway/24 combined mpg (FWD)
• 5,000-pound towing capacity

2024 Honda Pilot LX

• 3.5L V6 engine 
• 285 horsepower 
• 262 lb-ft of torque 
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg (2WD)
• 3,500-pound towing capacity (2WD)

2024 Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Grand Highlander: Dimensions & Features

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander bigger than the Honda Pilot? While both SUVs have similar exterior dimensions, the longer wheelbase of the Grand Highlander translates to more than 10 feet of additional cargo space on the inside. So, is the Toyota Grand Highlander bigger than the Honda Pilot? Yes!

And as far as features, you’ll enjoy a variety of amenities with the Grand Highlander that aren’t available with the Pilot. Take all your Fishkill drives to the next level with Grand Highlander features like:

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener
• ToyotaCare, which includes a no-cost maintenance plan and no-cost, 24-hour roadside assistance
• Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, with Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Proactive Driving Assist

Experience the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander at DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander bigger than the Honda Pilot? How does the Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Honda Pilot compare in terms of pricing, performance, and features? Now that you know the answers to these questions, you can see that the Toyota is the clear winner. Come experience it for yourself with a test drive around Wappingers Falls. In the meantime, contact us with any questions or continue your Toyota research online.

*Base MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor, and dealer options, taxes, title and license, and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,095 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV/Small SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,395 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,850 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling, and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling” and is based on the value of the processing, handling, and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing, and Handling.) The Delivery, Processing, and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.

**MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,375 destination charge, and accessories. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.