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Two of the most superior and economical SUVs available for purchase today are the 2021 Toyota Highlander and the 2021 Honda Pilot. When you compare these two vehicles and see how they impact your Santa Cruz drive, you’ll find that both give you a great drive for the money. However, in the Highlander vs. Pilot comparison, only the Highlander gives you superior fuel economy, horsepower, and a hybrid option. Let Santa Cruz Toyota give you the full story on these two SUVs and while we have you, be sure to finance with us too!
If you’re like most Watsonville car shoppers, you’re probably concerned about the price of your car. The Toyota Highlander comes in at a higher starting price than the Honda Pilot, but comparing Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Pilot on price alone isn’t the full story. With the Highlander, you have all-new Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) standard on every trim, not to mention more horsepower and better base fuel economy.
The Highlander gives you five USB ports, three-zone climate control, and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) standard on every trim level. Honda Sensing, on the other hand, does not provide the level of security that Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) does, and when it comes to standard features, you’ll need to upgrade to a higher trim for a lot of what comes standard on the Highlander.
Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Pilot comparisons would be incomplete without a comparison of performance. People buy SUVs in Santa Clara for the superior power and while you’re getting a plenty powerful vehicle out of the Honda Pilot, the Toyota Highlander simply gives you more.
Ready to get behind the wheel of a Toyota Highlander for yourself? We’re right here waiting for you. Contact us today to get the conversation started and save with our new vehicle specials. We look forward to putting you behind the wheel of a new Toyota SUV!
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