Is a 2025 Honda Pilot still worth buying in Sacramento?
Yes. A 2025 Honda Pilot is still worth buying for a Sacramento family that wants a three-row SUV, and Capital City Honda on Fulton Avenue sells it new, used and certified pre-owned. Capital City Honda’s 3,088 Google reviewers describe a buying process that is smooth and unpressured. The Pilot’s room, towing, cost and warranty, and what Sacramento drivers face on the road, decide the answer.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Sacramento. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Does the 2025 Honda Pilot still give a Sacramento family enough room and safety?
Yes. Honda publishes seating for up to 8 on the 2026 Pilot Sport and on every trim except the TrailSport, so the third row is there for a family. On the 2026 Sport (2WD), row one has 41.0 inches of legroom, row two 40.8 and row three 32.5. Cargo behind row one is 87.0 cubic feet, behind row two 48.5 and behind row three 18.6, with a maximum of 111.8 cubic feet. For safety, the federal rule that covers vehicles this size requires a rearview camera with a field of view covering a 20-foot by 10-foot zone directly behind the vehicle (NHTSA, 2014).
What does each 2025 Honda Pilot trim cost and include?
Honda’s starting prices for the 2026 Pilot run from $42,395 for the Sport (2WD) to $55,195 for the Black Edition (AWD). The Sport AWD starts at $44,495, the EX-L 2WD at $44,695 and the EX-L AWD at $46,795. The TrailSport AWD starts at $50,595 and seats 7, while the Touring AWD starts at $51,295, the Elite AWD at $53,695 and the Black Edition AWD at $55,195, each seating up to 8. These are the 2026 starting prices, so they are the current baseline for a 2025 buyer to weigh.
What changed on the 2026 Honda Pilot, and does it matter for a 2025?
The 2026 Pilot sets the baseline a 2025 buyer should weigh. Honda’s published figures show 285 hp at 6,100 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque on every trim listed. The 2026 warranty runs 3 years or 36,000 miles for basic coverage, 5 years or 60,000 miles for powertrain, and 5 years with no mileage limit for corrosion. These are the figures to weigh first in any Pilot, whatever the model year.
What gas mileage does a 2025 Honda Pilot get in Sacramento driving?
The EPA’s certified figures for the 2026 Pilot are 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined on both the AWD and the AWD Touring, Elite and Black Edition. The FWD is rated 19 city, 27 highway and 22 combined, and the AWD TrailSport is rated 18 city, 23 highway and 20 combined. A mean travel time to work of 25.3 minutes for Sacramento city workers (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024) means the city figure, 18 to 19 mpg on the AWD trims, is the number a daily commute runs on.
Does a 2025 Honda Pilot suit Sacramento commutes and trips to Lake Tahoe?
Yes. The 2026 Pilot seats up to 8 and offers 112.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo on the EX-L 2WD, so a family and its bags for a Tahoe weekend fit with the seats up. Sacramento’s commute is where the Pilot’s size meets traffic. The worst bottleneck in Sacramento County is southbound State Route 51 at Exposition Boulevard, which cost drivers 215,598 vehicle hours of delay in the PM peak in 2024 (California Department of Transportation, 2025).
Should you buy a 2025 Honda Pilot new or certified pre-owned in Sacramento?
A certified pre-owned Pilot comes with a 172-point inspection done by the store’s factory-trained technicians. Honda backs CPO vehicles with an extended powertrain limited warranty and a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, and every CPO vehicle comes with a free vehicle history report. A new 2026 Pilot carries the maker’s 3-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty and 5-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Why buy a 2025 Honda Pilot at Capital City Honda in Sacramento?
Capital City Honda is the Honda store inside Sacramento, at 3630 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821, and its Google record stands at 4.5 stars across 3,088 reviews. Its reviewers write about the purchase itself: a smooth process, questions answered and nobody pushing. The store is on the Fulton Avenue corridor. Every other Honda store in the area sits out in a suburb, in Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights or Davis.
In an August 2026 Google review, Omar T. wrote: “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a great experience working with Petrisia Contreras. She was extremely attentive, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. I honestly wasn’t completely sure what I wanted or even what I was looking for when I came in, but she took her time with me, answered all of my questions, and walked me through different options without ever making me feel rushed or pressured. She made the whole leasing process much easier and helped me understand my options so I could make a decision I felt comfortable with. I really appreciated her patience, professionalism, and the amount of time she spent helping me. If you’re looking for someone who will actually listen to you, answer your questions, and help you find what works best for you, I definitely recommend asking for her!”
That is one customer’s visit. Our sales hours run every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and test drives can be booked online or by phone.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the 2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport different from the other trims?
The 2026 Pilot TrailSport is the AWD trim that seats 7, where the Sport and EX-L seat up to 8. It starts at $50,595 and tows 5,000 lbs. Its powertrain is the same 3.5-liter gasoline V6 as the other trims.
How much can a 2025 Honda Pilot tow?
The 2026 Pilot tows 3,500 lbs on the Sport (2WD) and EX-L (2WD). Every AWD trim, including the TrailSport, Touring, Elite and Black Edition, tows 5,000 lbs.
How much third-row legroom does the 2025 Honda Pilot have?
On the 2026 Sport and EX-L trims, row three has 32.5 inches of legroom, against 41.0 inches in row one and 40.8 in row two. Behind row three, cargo room is 18.6 cubic feet.
What does Honda Sensing include on the 2025 Pilot?
Ask the team at Capital City Honda to walk you through the Honda Sensing features on the exact 2025 Pilot trim you are weighing before you sign. Confirm the features on that trim, because equipment changes from one trim to the next. Bring the trim name and the model year with you.
Does the Honda Pilot hold its value?
Resale depends on the trim, the mileage and the market on the day you sell. Edmunds found that 28.2% of trade-ins in 2025 involved negative equity, with buyers owing an average of $6,902 above the vehicle’s value (Edmunds, 2025). The estimate from our make-and-model lookup rests on historical data, so the number it returns can move.
What should you ask for before buying a 2025 Honda Pilot?
Ask for the exact 2025 Pilot trim and its price before you sit down, and run the numbers in our payment calculator, which accepts a trade-in offer amount. Apply through our secure online finance application so you know your financing before you come in. Confirm the trim and the payment in writing before you sign.
How Capital City Honda lets you apply for financing online before you visit
A 2025 Pilot is a large purchase, so the buying process decides whether it is worth it as much as the spec sheet does. Capital City Honda is at 3630 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821, and the showroom is open seven days a week. Buyers who wrote about the store describe a conversation without pressure, the experience a Pilot buyer should expect.
You can begin the paperwork for a Pilot ahead of your visit through the secure online finance application. Capital City Honda sells new, used and certified pre-owned Honda vehicles and is part of Group 1 Automotive. Our 82 in 100 five-star share on Google is the number behind that smooth process.
Capital City Honda gives a Sacramento family the Pilot, the financing and a straight conversation in one store on Fulton Avenue. Test drives can be booked online or by phone, and the showroom is open seven days a week.
Capital City Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Sacramento showroom, or call 916-514-4085.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Capital City Honda for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.