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2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Toyota Highlander

Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

2026 Honda Pilot

$53,4825-year total · $891/mo

Price: $53,275 · 20 MPG
Depreciation: $27,685 · Fuel: $10,500
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500

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2026 Toyota Highlander

$47,8435-year total · $797/mo

Price: $56,049 · 29 MPG
Depreciation: $25,139 · Fuel: $7,241
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500

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2026 Toyota Highlander costs $5,638 less to own over 5 years in this comparison — a difference of $94/month.

Most of the gap comes from fuel/energy ($3,259 higher for the Honda Pilot) and depreciation ($2,546 higher for the Honda Pilot).

After 5 years, the Honda Pilot keeps about 48% of its value and the Toyota Highlander about 55%.

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