Honda handed its three-row Pilot quite a substantial update recently. The 2026 model now looks a bit tougher and also enjoys a quieter interior, an upgraded suite of features, and retuned steering. These updates came at a good time, as this segment has gotten a boost from new arrivals like the Hyundai Palisade and imminently available Kia Telluride. However, there are still lease deals on the 2025 Honda Pilot for January. If you don’t absolutely need the latest tech but want a comfortable crossover at a reasonable price, here’s what you need to know.
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This Month’s Honda Pilot Lease Deals
2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition
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The Honda Pilot’s lease price begins at $389 per month over 36 months, with $5,099 due at signing. That’s for the 2025 EX-L with front-wheel drive, and includes 10,000 miles annually. If you exceed this mileage limit, a fee of $0.20 per mile will apply. The lease excludes tax, title, licensing, and registration costs.
These Honda Pilot lease offers like this one run until March 2, 2026. It includes a $1,500 loyalty or conquest award amount, applicable to current owners of a 2010 or newer Honda, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, or Volkswagen. This deal applies to residents in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, HI, IA, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI. If you don’t live in one of these states, be sure to check out Honda’s special offers with your unique zip code.
In total, there are four Pilot EX-L lease deals running right now, depending on the drivetrain and whether or not the loyalty/conquest discount is included. Here’s a look at all of them:
EX-L FWD | EX-L AWD | EX-L FWD | EX-L AWD | |
Loyalty/conquest discount | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Lease cost per month | $389 | $389 | $429 | $429 |
Lease term | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months |
Due at signing | $5,099 | $6,099 | $5,099 | $6,099 |
If you qualify for the loyalty/conquest incentive, your total lease costs for the cheapest EX-L FWD work out to $19,103. Without the incentive, that number increases to $20,543.
If you’d rather buy a Honda Pilot, the 2025 model starts at $40,200 and goes up to $43,500 for the EX-L. If you’d prefer an updated 2026 model, those figures go up to $42,195 for the base trim and $44,495 for the EX-L.
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Powertrains and Features
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Whether you get the 2025 or 2026 Pilot, the engine stays the same. It’s a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 with 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. FWD is standard on EX-L models, but AWD is optional. All models have a ten-speed automatic transmission.
The 2025 Pilot EX-L, the subject of this month’s lease deal, comes standard as an eight-seater model with leather upholstery. The following features are standard on the EX-L:
- Heated front seats
- Ten-way power driver’s seat with memory function
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Seven-inch driver information screen
- Nine-inch touchscreen
- Nine-speaker sound system
All Pilots are well-equipped with driver-assistance tech like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, traffic jam assist, and lane departure warning.
Final Thoughts
The Honda Pilot’s problem is not that it’s a bad vehicle, but simply that the standards in this class are exceedingly high. The Pilot also isn’t the cheapest, as even Kia’s all-new 2027 Telluride starts at under $40,000.
Comparing the Honda Pilot’s leasing costs with the Telluride, Kia is still running deals on the outgoing 2025 Telluride, which can be leased for $369 per month with $3,999 down. That’s quite a bit cheaper than the 2025 Pilot, even with the Honda’s loyalty/conquest incentive.
Still, if you want a proven three-row crossover with an uncomplicated V6, the Pilot remains a strong contender.
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