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HONDA PILOT
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Mid-Size SUV, under $30,000
Honda Pilot
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The Pilot continued its back-and-forth battle with last year’s winner, the Toyota Highlander, but in 2007 the Pilot prevailed with a cost-of-ownership that was almost 11% lower than expected. Low depreciation costs with the Honda helped support this victory. |
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2007 Honda Pilot EX 4D Utility 2WD* |
Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
Depreciation: |
$6,297 |
$1,690 |
$1,584 |
$1,479 |
$1,373 |
$12,423 |
Fees & Taxes : |
1691 |
101 |
106 |
91 |
99 |
$2,088 |
Finance: |
1682 |
1355 |
1005 |
630 |
228 |
$4,900 |
Fuel: |
1707 |
1768 |
1831 |
1896 |
1963 |
$9,165 |
Insurance: |
1313 |
1320 |
1326 |
1333 |
1340 |
$6,632 |
Maintenance: |
181 |
281 |
1290 |
413 |
340 |
$2,505 |
Opportunity Cost: |
442 |
693 |
992 |
1274 |
1585 |
$4,986 |
Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
186 |
310 |
310 |
$806 |
Total |
$13,313 |
$7,207 |
$8,321 |
$7,426 |
$7,239 |
$43,505 |
*The data displayed here is for the specific model and trim identified. The award is based on an average of all trims combined as of January, 2007. |
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