Buick Rainier vs Honda Pilot

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2007 Buick Rainier

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2026 Honda Pilot

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Overview

Spec	Buick RainierCXL	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Selected trim	CXL	Sport 2WD
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	4-speed automatic	10-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2007	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Buick RainierCXL	Honda PilotSport 2WD
MSRP	$31,550 (best)	$42,195
Lowest listing price	—	$24,120 (best)
Median listing price	—	$44,472 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$57,267 (best)
For sale now	0	9 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Buick RainierCXL	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Combined MPG	16 MPG	22 MPG (best)
City MPG	14 MPG	19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	20 MPG	27 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	22 gal (best)	19 gal

Performance

Spec	Buick RainierCXL	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Horsepower	291 hp (best)	285 hp
Torque	277 lb-ft (best)	262 lb-ft
Engine size	4.2 L (best)	3.5 L
Cylinders	I6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Buick RainierCXL	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Seating	5 seats	8 seats (best)
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	80.1 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	6,700 lbs (best)	3,500 lbs
Payload	1,133 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,417 lbs	4,336 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	113 in	114 in (best)
Length	193.4 in	200.1 in (best)
Width	75.4 in	79 in (best)
Height	74.5 in (best)	71 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Buick RainierCXL	Honda PilotSport 2WD
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	3 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Buick Rainier	Honda Pilot
1	CXL $31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	CXL $33,570 MSRP	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP
3	—	EX-L $44,495 MSRP
4	—	EX-L $46,595 MSRP
5	—	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP
6	—	Touring $51,095 MSRP
7	—	Touring S $52,295 MSRP
8	—	Elite $53,495 MSRP
9	—	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP