Honda Pilot Lease DealsSport · EX-L · TrailSport · Elite — 3-Row Family SUV
The Pilot is Honda's 3-row flagship — 7 or 8 seats, standard AWD, and Honda's i-VTM4 torque-vectoring on TrailSport. Sport trim starts at $349/month. Competes directly with the Kia Telluride and Toyota Highlander at roughly the same payment.
Current Honda Pilot Lease Offers
2026 Honda Pilot Sport
Total
$19,032
Down
$6,468
Advertised
$349/mo
MSRP $43,890 · 36 mo
Negotiate to ~$264/mo · 7% off MSRP
2026 Honda Pilot EX-L
Total
$19,859
Down
$5,999
Advertised
$385/mo
36 mo
2026 Honda Pilot Sport
Total
$22,882
Down
$4,414
Advertised
$513/mo
36 mo
2026 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD
Total
$19,296
Down
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Advertised
$536/mo
MSRP $45,990 · 36 mo
Negotiate to ~$447/mo · 7% off MSRP
Honda PILOT
Total
$21,800
Down
$545
Advertised
$545/mo
39 mo
Honda Pilot Lease FAQ
What's a good Honda Pilot lease payment?
Under $420/month for the Sport trim is competitive. The EX-L AWD at $449 and TrailSport at $469 are the most popular configurations. Honda Financial's Pilot residuals run 52–55%, which is average for the 3-row segment but supported by Honda's volume lease programs. The best Pilot deals typically appear in October–November when Honda does annual model-year clearance.
Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride — which leases better?
The Pilot wins on reliability reputation and Honda's dealer network. The Telluride wins on interior styling, standard AWD on more trims, and generally higher residual values that translate to lower payments. Both land in the $399–$449/month range for comparable trims. For pure lease economics, the Telluride edges out the Pilot slightly; for long-term brand confidence, Honda's service network is broader.
Honda Pilot vs Toyota Highlander lease comparison
The Highlander Hybrid is the stronger value proposition for fuel-conscious buyers; the standard Highlander and Pilot compete closely on payment and features. The Pilot TrailSport differentiates it with genuine off-road capability (Honda's i-VTM4 AWD with torque vectoring) and a rugged aesthetic the Highlander doesn't offer. For city and suburban use, both are comparable; for adventure-oriented families, TrailSport has a clear advantage.
Does the Honda Pilot have 8 seats?
The Pilot seats 7 or 8 passengers depending on configuration — the second-row bench (8-seat) or second-row captain's chairs (7-seat). The captain's chairs configuration (standard on EX-L and above) improves access to the third row significantly. For families with young children, the captain's chair setup is generally preferable despite the one-seat reduction.