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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Overall Value
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Model
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Honda Pilot LX Automatic Transmission
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Toyota Highlander Limited V6 4X4
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Ford Explorer 4X4 Limited 4.0L
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GMC Envoy SLT 4WD
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Base Price MSRP |
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$27,550 |
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$31,580 |
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$37,240 |
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$34,910 |
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Comparably Equipped Price |
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$28,065 |
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$32,795 |
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$39,330 |
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$35,865 + DPI* |
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Destination Charge |
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$515 |
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$565 |
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$645 |
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$685 |
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ALG Residual Value % After 36 Months |
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57% |
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53% |
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40% |
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41% |
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ALG Residual Value % After 60 Months |
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40% |
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38% |
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26% |
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28% |
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5-year Maintanence & Repair Costs |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Ownership Cost Rating |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Fuel-Economy (City) |
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17 |
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18 |
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15 |
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15 |
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Fuel-Economy (Highway) |
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22 |
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24 |
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20 |
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20 |
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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty
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Model
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Honda Pilot LX Automatic Transmission
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Toyota Highlander Limited V6 4X4
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Ford Explorer 4X4 Limited 4.0L
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GMC Envoy SLT 4WD
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Basic Time (Months) |
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36 |
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36 |
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36 |
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36 |
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Basic Time (Miles) |
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36000 |
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36000 |
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36000 |
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36000 |
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Powertrain Time (Months) |
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36 |
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60 |
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36 |
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36 |
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Powertrain Time (Miles) |
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36000 |
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60000 |
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36000 |
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36000 |
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Extended Service Interval |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission
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Model
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Honda Pilot LX Automatic Transmission
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Toyota Highlander Limited V6 4X4
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Ford Explorer 4X4 Limited 4.0L
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GMC Envoy SLT 4WD
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Engine |
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VTEC 3.5L V6 |
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3.3L V6 |
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4.0L V6 |
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4.2L I6 |
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Engine Cylinders |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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Driveline |
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All Wheel Drive |
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Four Wheel Drive - Full Time |
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Four Wheel Drive - Full Time |
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Four Wheel Drive - Selectable |
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Engine Displacement |
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3471 |
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3311 |
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4015 |
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4162 |
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Valve Configuration |
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SOHC |
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DOHC |
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SOHC |
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DOHC |
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Horsepower @ rpm |
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255@5600 |
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230@5800 |
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210@5100 |
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275@6000 |
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Torque @ rpm |
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250@4500 |
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242@4400 |
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254@3700 |
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275@3600 |
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Standard Transmission |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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4 Speed Automatic |
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Fuel System |
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Multi-Point Fuel Injected |
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Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected |
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Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected |
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Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Drivetrain
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Model
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Honda Pilot LX Automatic Transmission
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Toyota Highlander Limited V6 4X4
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Ford Explorer 4X4 Limited 4.0L
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GMC Envoy SLT 4WD
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Limited-Slip Differential |
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Standard |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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4-Wheel Drive |
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VTM-4 (Standard) |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Braking & Suspension
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Model
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Honda Pilot LX Automatic Transmission
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Toyota Highlander Limited V6 4X4
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Ford Explorer 4X4 Limited 4.0L
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GMC Envoy SLT 4WD
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Steering System |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Brake System (Front) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Brake System (Rear) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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ABS Brakes |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Suspension (Front) |
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MacPherson Strut Front Suspension |
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Independent |
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Independent |
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Independent |
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Suspension (Rear) |
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Multi-Link Rear Suspension |
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Independent |
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Independent |
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Rigid |
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Stabilizer Bar |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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SAFETY & SECURITY
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Model
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Honda Pilot LX Automatic Transmission
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Toyota Highlander Limited V6 4X4
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Ford Explorer 4X4 Limited 4.0L
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GMC Envoy SLT 4WD
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Airbags |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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ABS Brakes |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Brake System (Front) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Brake System (Rear) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Seatbelt Adjuster |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Second Row Head Restraints |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Third Row Head Restraints |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Not Available |
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Child Safety Locks |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Intermittent Windshield Wipers |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Rear Wiper |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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