2009 Honda Pilot Trim Levels, Pricing, More

Yesterday we brought you a full review on the new 2009 Honda Pilot, along with a couple of videos and a photo gallery. Today, we’re going to break down the trim levels that will be available and the differences therein.

Pricing has not been announced but Honda expects the MSRP to be between $27,500 and $40,000 when it goes on sale May 22. That’s right in line with the current $27,595 starting point, but the addition of a Touring trim level takes the formerly top price of $33,445 way up. The current low price is also for the Value Package trim, which is not available for 2009; it’s being replaced with an LX trim. Confused? Don’t worry — we’re going to break down all the trim levels below. 

LX: The base model — and all 2009 Pilots — come with the third row standard, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, stability control, front side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags for all three rows, 17-inch steel wheels, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, underfloor storage in the rear cargo area, trip computer, tow hitch, auxiliary audio jack, driver and passenger auto up and down windows, cruise control, four 12-volt outlets, CD player and steering wheel audio controls.

EX: The next step up adds automatic climate control for front and back passengers, 17 inch alloy wheels, security system, heated side mirrors, body color door handles and side molding, roof rails, fog lights, chrome exhaust, 8-way power driver’s seat and XM radio.

EX-L: The L stands for leather, and that’s what you get in addition to a leather steering wheel, leather shift knob, heated front seats and an automatic dimming rearview mirror with rearview camera display.

Touring: Big spenders can add items like a navigation system, Bluetooth, 4-way powered passenger seat, power tailgate, pre-wiring for trailer connection, parking sensors, steering wheel-mounted controls for navigation and phone, integrated sunshades, upgraded stereo with USB port and extra features on the trip computer like elapsed time and average speed all in the touring package.

A rear entertainment system will be an available option only on the EX-L and Touring models.