2015 Highlander vs. 2015 Honda Pilot

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The Honda Pilot hasn't seen any major changes since 2009, but for 2015, Pilot adds even more value ... suspension ... 3. E2015.22. 2015 Highlander Limited AWD. WIN. 2015 Pilot Touring 4WD ... Power liftgate with flip-up rear hatch window.
EDGE Competitive Comparison 2015 Highlander Limited AWD vs. 2015 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD

VS. 2015 Highlander Limited AWD

2014 model shown

2015 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD

The Honda Pilot hasn’t seen any major changes since 2009, but for 2015, Pilot adds even more value with a Special Edition model. Both Pilot and Highlander offer families an affordable and comfortable ride through city streets and beyond, but the 2015 Highlander offers a level of luxury with greater utility, technology and value making it a sure winner.

Competitor Highlights • Special Edition model • Variable Torque Management® 4WD system • 8-passenger seating

• Impressive cargo space1 • New 3-year/36,000-mile roadside assistance

Highlander Key Advantages & Accolades PERFORMANCE: 2015 Highlander is athletic and powerful with more horsepower than Pilot, offering more maximum towing capacity2 while still maintaining optimal fuel efficiency STYLING: The 2015 Highlander offers standard LED Daytime Running Lights on Limited and standard projector-beam halogen smoked chrome headlights on every trim level, features not offered by Pilot CONNECTIVITY: Highlander features impressive standard and available upscale technology including standard HD Radio™3 and integrated apps, features not standard for Pilot for any trim level CONVENIENCE: Highlander offers a variety of practical in-cabin amenities including standard heated and ventilated front seats on Limited models and driver easy speak standard on XLE and Limited models, both unavailable on Pilot SAFETY: Highlander comes with eight standard airbags4, while Pilot has six. Plus, Highlander offers standard Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)5 with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)6 on Limited, safety features unmatched by Pilot VALUE: With standard ToyotaCare7 and its no-cost scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and an “Excellent” value rating and lower 5-year cost of ownership from IntelliChoice.com8, Highlander offers value unmatched by Pilot

5-Star Safety Ratings More Stars. Safer Cars.

2014 Excellent Value – Full-size Crossover/ Wagon9

2014 SmartChoice Retained Value – Hybrid and V6 models10

2015 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating11

2014 Best Overall Value in its Class – Full-size Utility12

2014 IntelliChoice Lowest Fuel Cost (hybrid models)13 1

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2015 Highlander Limited AWD vs. 2015 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Quick Facts 2015 Highlander Limited AWD

2015 Pilot Touring 4WD

MSRP14

$41,300

$41,620

Engine

3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6

3.5L 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® V6

HP / Torque

270 / 248 lb.-ft.

250 / 253 lb.-ft.

Transmission

6 AT

5 AT

MPG15 (city/hwy/combined)

18/24/20

17/24/20

Passenger Capability

7

8

Cargo volume (cu. ft.)1 (behind 3rd-row/2ndrow/1st-row)

13.8/42.3/83.2

18/47.7/87

Airbags4

8

6

Standard audio

AM/FM/CD 12-speaker system with 8-in. touch-screen, MP3/WMA playback, USB port16, auxiliary jack, HD Radio™3, SiriusXM Radio17 with 90-day trial, navigation

AM/FM/CD 10-speaker system with subwoofer, 8-in. Display Audio, MP3/WMA playback, 2 USB ports16, auxiliary jack, SiriusXM Radio17 with 90-day trial, navigation

Bluetooth® wireless technology18

Standard

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Head to Head 2015 Highlander Limited AWD

WIN

2015 Pilot Touring 4WD

PERFORMANCE / DESIGN Curb weight: 4508 lb. Dynamic Torque Control AWD system MacPherson strut front, double-wishbone rear suspension Turning circle: 38.7 ft. 19-in. split 5-spoke Chromtec® alloy wheels with P245/55R19 tires LED Daytime Running Lights Projector-beam halogen smoked-chrome accent headlights with auto on/off Towing capacity2 – max. lbs.: 5000

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No Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)19 available

Power liftgate with flip-up rear hatch window Integrated rear backup camera20 with dynamic gridlines Standard moonroof Perforated leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats Leather-trimmed 2nd-row captain’s chairs with side table SofTex®-trimmed 60/40 split fold-flat 3rd-row seat with recline function Available heated second-row seats Smart Key System with push button start21 Driver Easy Speak – driver voice amplification Available Rear-seat Blu-ray Disc™ entertainment system with 9-in. display

Power liftgate with lift-up glass hatch Multi-angle rear backup camera20 with guidelines Standard moonroof Leather-trimmed heated front seats Leather-trimmed 2nd-row split, fold-flat, sliding and reclining bench seat 60/40 split, flat-folding 3rd-row bench seat No comparable feature Remote keyless entry with no push button start No comparable feature Standard Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System with 9-in. display

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2015 Highlander Limited AWD vs. 2015 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Head to Head 2015 Highlander Limited AWD

WIN

2015 Pilot Touring 4WD

SAFETY 8 total airbags4 Driver knee airbag4 Front passenger seat cushion airbag4 Standard Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)5 with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)6 Front and rear parking sonar22 Standard Downhill Assist Control (DAC)23 (AWD models)

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“Excellent” value rating – IntelliChoice.com8 (2014 MY)