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Honda Pilot vs. Lincoln Aviator

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Pilot and Lincoln Aviator 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 Honda Pilot and the Lincoln Aviator.

In comparing the Honda Pilot's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Pilot's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot is a better car than the Lincoln Aviator.

Pricing: For a new model, the Honda Pilot's price is between $43,623 and $56,129, with the Lincoln Aviator priced between $65,304 and $89,404.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Pilot loses 43.6 percent of its value and the Lincoln Aviator loses 56.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Pilot retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Aviator.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Pilot is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Pilot being ranked 6 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 5 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Pilot is 9.2 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda Pilot a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Aviator.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Pilot’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 400 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Pilot, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lincoln Aviator, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Pilot and the Lincoln Aviator have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

43623 - 56129

Starting MSRP:

39900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39763

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

39625 - 39900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

65304 - 89404

Starting MSRP:

57095

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

70298

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

57095 - 83500

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

47417

Price Range:

41454 - 54880

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

47417

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

47417 - 47417

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

9751

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1165

# Good or Great Deals:

287

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

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Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.651081 / 10

Reliability:

9.169181 / 10

Retained Value:

7.784062 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.558887 / 10

Reliability:

8.698502 / 10

Retained Value:

6.978159 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Pilot

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

9.1 - 11.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.699

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Aviator

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.405



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Honda Pilot Rankings

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

5 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

6 / 28

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Family Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

9 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

10 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 67

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

12 / 32

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 32

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 30

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

17 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

18 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

18 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

19 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

20 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

20 / 28

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

21 / 67

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

22 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

23 / 56

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

23 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

24 / 34

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

40 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

50 / 56

Lincoln Aviator Rankings

Best Luxury Large SUVs Under $60k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs Under $60k

1 / 2

Best Family Luxury Large SUVs

3 / 17

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 16

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 17

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

4 / 16

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 8

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 8

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs

5 / 17

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

5 / 13

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

5 / 13

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 68

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

9 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 26

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

9 / 17

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

10 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

10 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 17

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

10 / 17

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

10 / 17

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

13 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 29

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

13 / 17

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 17

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

15 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

15 / 29

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

15 / 17

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 17

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

19 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

19 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

20 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 68

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

21 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

23 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

24 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

36 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

40 / 64

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

47 / 68

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Pilot Trim Levels

Black Edition, Elite, EX-L, Sport, Touring, TrailSport

Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels

Black Label, Livery, Premiere, Reserve

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:

Warranty, Powertrain:

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

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:

Not yet available

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:

285 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

262 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.066 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

400 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

415 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.084 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.7 inches

Cargo Space:

18.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

87 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

177.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.3 inches

Cargo Space:

17.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

77.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

163.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4313 lbs

Width:

78.5 inches

Height:

71 inches

Length:

199.9 inches

Wheelbase:

113.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4745 lbs

Width:

89.9 inches

Height:

69.6 inches

Length:

199.3 inches

Wheelbase:

119.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/50R20

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Obsidian Blue Pearl

Gray

Sonic Gray Pearl

Red

Radiant Red Metallic II

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

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