2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Lexus RX 350 Review

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2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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2024 Lexus
RX 350

MSRP*: $48,600 to $59,330
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 46.2 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,494 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 192.5 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Lexus RX 350. The Honda Pilot offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 350, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Lexus RX 350, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Pilot will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus RX 350.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Lexus RX 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda Pilot, which is slightly longer than the Lexus RX 350.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has a smaller turning radius than the Lexus RX 350, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Honda Pilot will do just as well as the Lexus RX 350, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Lexus RX 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Pilot doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lexus RX 350.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Lexus RX 350, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus RX 350.