2018 Honda Pilot vs. 2018 Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Honda Pilot and 2018 Toyota Sienna 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 2018 Honda Pilot and the 2018 Toyota Sienna.
When we compare the 2018 Honda Pilot's and the 2018 Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Pilot has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. The 2018 Honda Pilot and 2018 Toyota Sienna have the same fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Honda Pilot's and the 2018 Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Sienna is a better car than the 2018 Honda Pilot.
Pricing: A used 2018 Honda Pilot ranges from $15,117 to $28,997 while a used 2018 Toyota Sienna is priced between $15,915 to $36,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Honda Pilot loses 48.3 percent of its value and the 2018 Toyota Sienna loses 36.4 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Toyota Sienna retains 11.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Honda Pilot.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Pilot and Toyota Sienna is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Honda Pilot being ranked 6 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Toyota Sienna being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Minivans.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Pilot is 8.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Sienna the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Sienna a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Pilot.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Honda Pilot’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2018 Toyota Sienna base engine makes 296 horsepower. Both the Pilot and the Sienna are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 527 and 540 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Honda Pilot and the 2018 Toyota Sienna have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22995 - 34810
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28925
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
25681
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
21900 - 29990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21722
Price Range:
15117 - 28997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
19664
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
12459 - 31292
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
460
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100711
# Good or Great Deals:
196
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25370
Price Range:
15915 - 36997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
16392
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
11584 - 25370
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
155
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99164
# Good or Great Deals:
66
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda Pilot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.401
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota Sienna
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Minivans)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Minivans)
0.1 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.406
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.267874925532348
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.0 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.282763405136452
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.0 - 25.2
Honda Pilot Rankings
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50 out of / 56Toyota Sienna Rankings
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5 out of / 7Summary Review
The Honda Pilot is one of America’s favorite three-row family vehicles. All but two trim levels offer seating for eight passengers, though many buyers opt for the 7-passenger configuration with two large captain's chairs in the second row.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.
Pros and Cons
- Seating for up to 8 in almost every trim
- Family-friendly features galore
- Among the largest interior volume and cargo capacity of this segment’s SUVs
- One of the most “made-in-America” models in this segment (Alabama)
- No green (hybrid/electric) powertrain option available
Pros and Cons
- 36 MPG fuel economy rating
- Available all-wheel drive
- Included maintenance for two years under warranty
- Spare tire is not standard
- The driving experience is not best in class
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 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
2018 Toyota Sienna Trim Levels
CE, L 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, LE 8-Passenger, LE Mobility 7-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Limited Premium 7-Passenger, SE 8-Passenger, SE Premium 8-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, XLE 8-Passenger, XLE Premium 7-Passenger, XLE Premium 8-Passenger
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:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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:
296 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
263 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 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:
Regular Unleaded
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):
380 / 540 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
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
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
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Wifi:
Available
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
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
169.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4375 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
200.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 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:
inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl / Steel Sapphire Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Red
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
