Used Honda Pilot for Sale nearWaterloo, ON

How much does the Honda Pilot cost in today's market?

Used Honda Pilot prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Pilot's current nationwide average price is $33,740 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $33,147 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Pilot a good car?

Yes — the Honda Pilot is a strong used pick if you want a roomy, family-friendly three-row SUV with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Pilot for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality. Across the model years, the Pilot also earns repeat praise for its generous passenger room, useful cargo space, and easy-to-live-with character.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are that some recent versions place less emphasis on fuel efficiency, and a few expert reviews point to infotainment and fit-and-finish as weaker areas than the Pilot’s space and comfort strengths.

29.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Pilot models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Pilot as spacious, comfortable, and well suited to family use. Expert reviews also repeatedly highlight its practical cabin layout, smooth ride, and strong safety focus.

• Owners rate the Honda Pilot between 4.4 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a model with broad owner satisfaction and a long-running reputation for dependable everyday use.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Pilot?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing suite
• Infotainment: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 11 litres per 100 kilometres combined (12.4 city, 9.3 highway) in the Sport and EX-L trims, 11.2 L/100 km combined (12.7 city, 9.4 highway) in the Touring and Black Edition trims, and 11.8 L/100 km combined (13.2 city, 10.1 highway) in TrailSport configuration.

Which Honda Pilot trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Pilot offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim starts the lineup with the standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Honda Sensing safety features. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the latest Pilot.
• EX-L: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds a removable second-row seat and front-row leather seats while keeping the Pilot’s core family-friendly strengths.
• TrailSport: This trim adds the model’s off-road-oriented hardware and is the choice for buyers who want the Pilot’s most rugged setup.
• Touring: This trim adds a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and a hands-free power liftgate for a more upscale daily experience.
• Black Edition: This top trim adds blacked-out exterior treatment and red interior accents for the most distinctive look in the lineup.

What Honda Pilot do most buyers choose?

The Honda Pilot years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2020.

These higher-volume years tend to attract used shoppers because they balance newer features, broad availability, and a wide range of prices. That gives you more choice when comparing condition, mileage, and equipment.

What is the Honda Pilot's resale value?

Most Honda Pilot model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The newer models in the table are also showing meaningful price drops, while one older year is moving in the opposite direction. Overall, the pattern points to a market where buyers can find better value than they could a year ago.

The 2014, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Pilot safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10

All Pilot trims come with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-attention monitor, a traffic-sign reader, and automatic high-beam headlights.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Pilot now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.81% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 28% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,073 CAD. The Honda Pilot offers a roomy cabin and a practical layout that make it especially appealing for families.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Under the hood of the 2026 Honda Pilot is the same 3.5-litre V6 engine as before. It produces 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: For 2026, the Honda Pilot upgrades to a larger standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel for all trim levels.
• Safety: All Pilot trims come with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-attention monitor, a traffic-sign reader, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: Prices in Canada for the 2026 Honda Pilot start at $58,696 for the entry-level Sport trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Honda Pilot compare to the 2021 Toyota Highlander?

Our experts score the 2021 Honda Pilot 7.2/10 and the 2021 Toyota Highlander 7.5/10. The Highlander brings a slightly higher expert score, a stronger engine output, and a bit more highway efficiency. The Pilot counters with a lower average used price and a lower starting MSRP, which can make it the more budget-friendly choice if you want a three-row SUV with strong everyday practicality.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.