Honda Pilot vs. Lincoln MKX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Pilot and Lincoln MKX 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 MKX.
When comparing the Honda Pilot's and the Lincoln MKX's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Lincoln MKX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Pilot's and the Lincoln MKX's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Honda Pilot ranges from $18,000 to $30,975 while a used 2018 Lincoln MKX is priced between $16,994 to $29,497.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Pilot’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKX base engine makes 303 horsepower. The Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. The MKX is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 460 miles. This gives the Honda Pilot the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKX. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Pilot has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln MKX has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear leg room and cargo space.
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:
$30,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$22,995 - $34,810
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,035
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,418
Price Range:
$18,000 - $30,975
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$22,710
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$14,757 - $32,004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
356
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,761
# Good or Great Deals:
129
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,277
Price Range:
$16,994 - $29,497
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
118
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,546
# Good or Great Deals:
44
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lincoln MKX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Pilot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
69.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
72.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 16.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
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8 out of / 32Ranking
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9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
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10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
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11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 39Ranking
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16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 30Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 39Ranking
26 out of / 39Ranking
26 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
50 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 59Lincoln MKX Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
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
Lincoln MKX Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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:
303 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 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:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 460 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:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
Overall Interior Volume:
169.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
37.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.9 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:
4158 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 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 with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
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
Black Velvet
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ivory Pearl / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Brown
Cappuccino
