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2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD vs 2026 Honda Pilot FWD

12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Jul 24, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology

At these assumptions, the 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD costs $68.17 less per month ($818/year, $4,090 over five years) than the 2026 Honda Pilot FWD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWDHybrid2026 Honda Pilot FWDGasoline
Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD and 2026 Honda Pilot FWD
Measure2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD2026 Honda Pilot FWD
Configuration compared2.5L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · AWD3.5L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic with select shift · FWD
Cost per month$114.29$182.46
Cost per year$1,371$2,189
Cost over 5 years$6,855$10,945
Cost per mile11.4¢/mi18.2¢/mi
Annual energy used342.9 gal547.4 gal
EPA efficiency35 MPG combined22 MPG combined

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Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.

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