2016 Honda Pilot vs. 2017 Honda Pilot
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Honda Pilot and 2017 Honda Pilot contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Honda Pilot and the 2017 Honda Pilot.
In comparing the 2016 Honda Pilot's and the 2017 Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Honda Pilot has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Honda Pilot and 2017 Honda Pilot have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Honda Pilot's and the 2017 Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Honda Pilot is a better car than the 2017 Honda Pilot.
Pricing: A used 2016 Honda Pilot ranges from $13,955 to $24,997 while a used 2017 Honda Pilot is priced between $16,225 to $27,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Honda Pilot and the 2017 Honda Pilot both lose 43.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Pilot is 8.7 out of 10. Honda Pilot is ranked 10 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Honda Pilot is ranked 11 and the Honda Pilot is ranked 11 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Honda Pilot is also ranked 11 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs while the Honda Pilot is ranked 11 out of 32 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Pilot is 9.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Honda Pilot and the 2017 Honda Pilot makes 280 horsepower. The Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 527 miles. The Pilot uses gasoline, and the Pilot uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Pilot has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,055
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$20,995 - $34,010
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,141
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$21,195 - $34,210
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,399
Price Range:
$13,955 - $24,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$17,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$11,537 - $27,202
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
611
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116,633
# Good or Great Deals:
246
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,030
Price Range:
$16,225 - $27,990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,906
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,544 - $29,613
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
519
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,756
# Good or Great Deals:
196
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Honda Pilot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
69.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Honda Pilot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
69.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 10.6
Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
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54 out of / 59Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
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4 out of / 10Ranking
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11 out of / 32Ranking
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12 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
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17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
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21 out of / 28Ranking
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54 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Honda Pilot Trim Levels
Elite, EX, EX w/Honda Sensing, EX-L, EX-L w/Honda Sensing, EX-L w/Navi, EX-L w/RES, LX, Touring
2017 Honda Pilot Trim Levels
Elite, EX, EX w/Honda Sensing, EX-L, EX-L w/Honda Sensing, EX-L w/Navi, EX-L w/RES, LX, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
169.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
169.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4054 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
69.8 inches
Length:
194.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4054 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
69.8 inches
Length:
194.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl / Steel Sapphire Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl / Steel Sapphire Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Black
Black