Honda Pilot vs Lexus NX300

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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2021 Lexus NX300

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Overview

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Lexus NX300300
Selected trim	Sport 2WD	300
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	10-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2021

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Lexus NX300300
MSRP	$42,195	$37,610 (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	Lexus NX300300
Combined MPG	22 MPG	25 MPG (best)
City MPG	19 MPG	22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	19 gal (best)	15.9 gal

Performance

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Lexus NX300300
Horsepower	285 hp (best)	235 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft (best)	258 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Lexus NX300300
Seating	8 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	—	54.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs (best)	2,000 lbs
Payload	—	1,150 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,336 lbs	3,940 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	6.9 in (best)
Wheelbase	114 in (best)	104.7 in
Length	200.1 in (best)	182.7 in
Width	79 in (best)	73.6 in
Height	71 in (best)	64.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Lexus NX300300
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
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	Lexus NX300
1	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	300 $37,610 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP	300 $39,010 MSRP
3	EX-L $44,495 MSRP	300 F SPORT $39,710 MSRP
4	EX-L $46,595 MSRP	300 F SPORT $41,110 MSRP
5	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP	300 Luxury $44,060 MSRP
6	Touring $51,095 MSRP	300 Luxury $45,460 MSRP
7	Touring S $52,295 MSRP	—
8	Elite $53,495 MSRP	—
9	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP	—