2026 Honda Pilot trims compared for Tulsa families
Tulsa families can buy the 2026 Honda Pilot new at South Pointe Honda now. Honda’s published figures compare the 2026 Pilot trims on price, seating, towing and fuel economy. South Pointe Honda, at 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa, sells new Honda, including the Pilot. The sections that follow take price, seating, towing, fuel economy, warranty and trim choice one at a time.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Tulsa. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Tulsa families can buy the 2026 Honda Pilot new at South Pointe Honda now
South Pointe Honda sells new Honda vehicles, and the Pilot is on its list of new models alongside the Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Passport, Prologue, Prelude, Odyssey and Ridgeline. A Tulsa family that wants a three-row SUV today can start with the 2026 Pilot at this store. The figures in the sections below describe the 2026 model year.
A July 2026 Google review from Martin described a service visit: “Great service. Didn’t try to upsell me and answered all my questions.”
What does each 2026 Honda Pilot trim cost?
Honda’s published 2026 Pilot starting prices run from $42,395 for the Sport (2WD) to $55,195 for the Black Edition (AWD). The full 2026 ladder of starting prices is:
- Sport (2WD): $42,395
- Sport (AWD): $44,495
- EX-L (2WD): $44,695
- EX-L (AWD): $46,795
- TrailSport (AWD): $50,595
- Touring (AWD): $51,295
- Elite (AWD): $53,695
- Black Edition (AWD): $55,195
Each figure is the starting price for that trim, so the price of a trim depends on which trim a family picks. Moving from the Sport (2WD) to the Sport (AWD) adds $2,100 at the start. A family that needs all-wheel drive for towing pays the $2,100 step first, and that is the cheapest way to get it.
How do 2026 Honda Pilot trims compare on seating, cargo and towing?
The 2026 Pilot seats up to 8 in every trim listed here except the TrailSport (AWD), which seats 7. The Sport (AWD) is rated to tow 5,000 pounds, while the Sport (2WD) and EX-L (2WD) are each rated to tow 3,500 pounds. That 1,500-pound gap is the clearest towing difference in the data.
Space inside the cabin is the same across the Sport trims. Legroom is 41.0 inches in row one, 40.8 inches in row two and 32.5 inches in row three. Cargo behind row one is 87.0 cubic feet, behind row two it is 48.5 cubic feet and behind row three it is 18.6 cubic feet. The Sport’s maximum cargo is 111.8 cubic feet.
Every figure in this example is hypothetical. A family of five with a 4,000-pound trailer would need the Sport (AWD), because the 2WD trims stop at 3,500 pounds.
How does 2026 Honda Pilot fuel economy compare by trim?
The 2026 Pilot’s EPA combined rating is 21 mpg for the AWD, 21 mpg for the AWD Touring, Elite and Black Edition, 20 mpg for the AWD TrailSport and 22 mpg for the FWD. The combined number is a weighted average, with the city figure counted at 55% and the highway figure at 45% (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2026).
The FWD carries the best highway figure at 27 mpg, and the AWD TrailSport carries the lowest city figure at 18 mpg. The AWD and the AWD Touring, Elite and Black Edition share the same city, highway and combined ratings of 19, 25 and 21 mpg. A family that drives mostly on the highway will see the difference in the highway column first.
What warranty comes with the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Pilot carries a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Its powertrain warranty runs 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, and its corrosion warranty runs 5 years with no mileage limit. These terms are set for the whole Pilot nameplate, so they apply to every trim.
Coverage timing matters for a family’s driving pattern. Every figure in this example is hypothetical: a family that drives 12,000 miles a year reaches the basic warranty’s 36,000-mile limit in three years and the powertrain’s 60,000-mile limit in five. Corrosion coverage has no mileage cap, so the five-year clock is the only limit that applies to rust.
Which 2026 Honda Pilot trim fits your Tulsa family?
For a Tulsa family that tows, the Sport (AWD) is the trim to start with. It starts at $44,495, tows 5,000 pounds and seats up to 8. The Sport (2WD) starts $2,100 lower at $42,395, but it tows 3,500 pounds, so it fits a family that needs seats and cargo room more than a trailer hitch.
The higher trims start at $50,595 for the TrailSport (AWD), $51,295 for the Touring (AWD), $53,695 for the Elite (AWD) and $55,195 for the Black Edition (AWD). Each of those trims costs more to start, so a family should pick the trim for the features it needs and skip the rest. A family that does not tow needs only the seat count and cargo room of the Sport to decide.
Every figure in this example is hypothetical. A family that tows a 4,000-pound trailer and wants the lowest price that does it would look at the Sport (AWD) at $44,495, which is the first trim in the lineup rated above 3,500 pounds.
When the 2026 Honda Pilot is the wrong buy for your family
The Pilot is the wrong buy for a family whose towing need is above what the 2WD trims carry. A family towing more than 3,500 pounds should not buy a 2WD Pilot, and the Sport (AWD) is the Pilot to choose instead at 5,000 pounds.
The Pilot is also the wrong choice for a family that needs only two rows of seats. A family that needs a third row should stay with the Pilot.
Waiting for a model year does not change a family’s need for seats, towing or cargo room. The question that decides the purchase is whether the Pilot’s published figures meet those needs today.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade in my current SUV toward a new Honda Pilot at South Pointe Honda?
Yes. South Pointe Honda accepts trade-ins with negative equity, so a loan balance that is larger than the trade’s value does not stop a trade. That makes it possible to move from an SUV still owed on a loan into a new Pilot.
Can I apply for Honda Pilot financing online before I visit South Pointe Honda?
Yes. South Pointe Honda, at 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa, has an online finance application labeled “Apply for Financing” and “Apply Now.” It is hosted on acceleride.southpointehonda.com, so the application can be started before a visit.
Can South Pointe Honda deliver a new Pilot to my driveway?
Yes. South Pointe Honda can deliver new or pre-owned vehicles to the buyer’s driveway, and a new vehicle can be bought online through Acceleride.
How long is a Honda Pilot lease and what happens at the end?
Besides Honda leases, South Pointe Honda arranges financing on new vehicles and loans on pre-owned cars. Lease terms are typically two to three years. When the term is up, the driver can turn the vehicle in, start a new lease, buy it out, or extend the lease.
What taxes and fees apply when you buy a new vehicle in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma taxes a new vehicle mainly through a motor vehicle excise tax rather than an ordinary sales tax, at 3.25% of the vehicle’s value (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Section 2103, 2026). A 1.25% state sales tax applies on top, and the two have different bases: the excise is figured on the vehicle’s value, and the sales tax on the price after any trade-in (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Sections 2103 and 1355(2), 2026).
Every figure in this example is hypothetical: on a $50,000 new Pilot with a $10,000 trade-in, the excise tax is 3.25% of $50,000, or $1,625, and the sales tax is 1.25% of $40,000, or $500. Registration adds a yearly fee, and Service Oklahoma’s published fee schedule sets $96.00 for a standard vehicle in its first through fourth years of registration. The agency notes that fees are subject to change (Service Oklahoma, 2026).
Can I get a Pilot oil change in Tulsa without an appointment?
Yes. At South Pointe Honda in Tulsa, express service lanes take drivers with no appointment needed. Work done there includes oil and filter changes, fluid checks, multi-point inspections, tire rotations and repairs, wiper blades, battery testing and replacement, bulbs, and engine and cabin filters. The service center’s technicians are factory-trained.
How do the Honda Pilot and Passport compare on seating and cargo?
The Pilot seats up to 8, and the Passport RTL seats 5. Legroom in row one is 41.0 inches in the Pilot Sport and 41.1 inches in the Passport RTL. The Pilot Sport holds 87.0 cubic feet behind row one, against 83.8 cubic feet in the Passport RTL, and its maximum cargo is 111.8 cubic feet, against 104.6 in the Passport RTL.
Why Tulsa families buy their Honda Pilot at South Pointe Honda
Our Google record, as of October 2026, is 4.6 stars across 6,344 reviews, and 82 in 100 of those reviews are five-star. Of the four Honda dealers in this market below, we have the most Google reviews.
| Dealer | Google rating | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|
| South Pointe Honda | 4.6 | 6,344 |
| Don Carlton Honda | 4.3 | 1,318 |
| Honda Of Muskogee | 4.6 | 1,214 |
| Skyway Honda | 4.1 | 333 |
In a February 2026 Google review, Rebecca H. wrote: “Chance was great! He made the entire process easy and comfortable. He never made us feel rushed and wasn’t pushy. He also took the time to make sure we made the right choice for our needs. I can’t recommend Chance enough!!”
In a June 2026 Google review, Shyla P. wrote: “Ask for Jay Matsler he’s down to earth good at his job no extra fluff or added pressure.” Their review names a salesperson to ask for when you call.
Our site lets you value a trade online, apply for financing online and buy online with delivery through Acceleride. Our express service lanes take drivers with no appointment needed. A certified pre-owned vehicle bought from us can be exchanged within 3 days for another HondaTrue Certified or HondaTrue Used vehicle in our inventory, within 300 miles over the purchase mileage.
Start with the Pilot you want at South Pointe Honda, 9124 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74133. You can also start your financing application at acceleride.southpointehonda.com and bring the approval with you when you visit South Pointe Honda in Tulsa.
South Pointe Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Tulsa showroom, or call (918) 496-7833.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact South Pointe Honda for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.
