Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade

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

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2026 Hyundai Palisade

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Overview

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai PalisadeSE
Selected trim	Sport 2WD	SE
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	10-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai PalisadeSE
MSRP	$42,195	$39,435 (best)
Lowest listing price	$24,120 (best)	—
Median listing price	$44,472 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$57,267 (best)	—
For sale now	9 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai PalisadeSE
Combined MPG	22 MPG (best)	21 MPG
City MPG	19 MPG	19 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	25 MPG
Fuel tank	19 gal	19 gal

Performance

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai PalisadeSE
Horsepower	285 hp	287 hp (best)
Torque	262 lb-ft (best)	260 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L	3.5 L
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai PalisadeSE
Seating	8 seats	8 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	—	86.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,336 lbs (best)	4,420 lbs
Ground clearance	—	7.4 in (best)
Wheelbase	114 in	116.9 in (best)
Length	200.1 in (best)	199.2 in
Width	79 in (best)	78 in
Height	71 in (best)	69.5 in

Safety & recalls

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

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	Honda Pilot	Hyundai Palisade
1	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SE $39,435 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP	SE $40,935 MSRP
3	EX-L $44,495 MSRP	SEL $41,440 MSRP
4	EX-L $46,595 MSRP	SEL $41,440 MSRP
5	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP	SEL $43,440 MSRP
6	Touring $51,095 MSRP	SEL $43,440 MSRP
7	Touring S $52,295 MSRP	SEL Convenience $42,870 MSRP
8	Elite $53,495 MSRP	SEL Convenience $44,870 MSRP
9	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP	Hybrid Blue SEL $43,660 MSRP
10	—	Hybrid Blue SEL $43,660 MSRP
11	—	SEL Premium $44,800 MSRP
12	—	SEL Premium $45,300 MSRP
13	—	SEL Premium $46,800 MSRP
14	—	SEL Premium $47,300 MSRP
15	—	Hybrid SEL $45,660 MSRP
16	—	Hybrid SEL $45,660 MSRP
17	—	Hybrid Blue SEL Premium $47,020 MSRP
18	—	Hybrid Blue SEL Premium $47,020 MSRP
19	—	Hybrid SEL Premium $49,020 MSRP
20	—	Hybrid SEL Premium $49,020 MSRP
21	—	Limited $49,270 MSRP
22	—	Limited $51,270 MSRP
23	—	XRT PRO $49,370 MSRP
24	—	Hybrid Limited $51,490 MSRP
25	—	Hybrid Limited $53,490 MSRP
26	—	Calligraphy $54,060 MSRP
27	—	Calligraphy $56,560 MSRP
28	—	Hybrid Calligraphy $56,280 MSRP
29	—	Hybrid Calligraphy $58,280 MSRP