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Some trips are measured by how many people you bring. Others are measured by how far you’re willing to wander. Maybe Saturday means an extra carpool seat for a ballgame, or maybe it means heading toward the trails with a cooler, hiking boots, and no particular deadline to get home. The Honda Pilot and Passport can make both days memorable. The fun is figuring out which one feels like yours. Gary Force Honda has been helping Bowling Green drivers make decisions like this for five decades, and its newly expanded Scottsville Road showroom gives the Pilot and Passport room to make their own first impressions. You can compare two distinctly capable Hondas at your own pace, rather than choosing from pictures alone. The 2026 Pilot prioritizes three-row hospitality and family flexibility; the 2027 Passport makes a confident statement with five-seat space, standard all-wheel drive, and an especially adventurous TrailSport personality. Neither needs to win a contest for both to deserve your attention.
| What matters | 2026 Honda Pilot | 2027 Honda Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Up to 8; three rows | 5; two rows |
| Starting MSRP | $42,395 | $45,195 |
| Engine | 285-hp V6 | 280-hp V6 |
| AWD | Available i-VTM4 AWD | Standard i-VTM4 AWD |
| Max towing | Up to 5,000 lb with proper AWD setup | Up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped |
| Cargo emphasis | Seats and gear, with a fold-down third row | 44 cu ft behind the second row |
| Signature appeal | Family flexibility, stowable second-row center seat on selected trims | TrailSport ground clearance, trail-focused hardware |
The base Pilot starts $2,800 below the base Passport in published manufacturer MSRP, but that is not an apples-to-apples equipment comparison: the Passport comes with AWD, while the entry Pilot does not. Compare the trims, drivetrains, and amenities you would actually want—not just the first number you see. MSRPs exclude destination, taxes, fees, and accessories.
The Pilot is the answer when life rarely travels light. There is a place for grandparents, teammates, friends, and the backpacks that somehow multiply between school and the driveway. Available second-row configurations include Honda’s clever stowable center seat on selected trims, and the third row makes a last-minute passenger feel like part of the plan. Drop the seats when the weekend calls for extra gear instead.
Luxury is not limited to leather and glossy displays. In the Pilot, available features such as a Bose 12-speaker audio system, panoramic moonroof, CabinTalk, ventilated front seats, and a head-up display help the miles feel shorter. Picture a family heading up I-65 toward Nashville: navigation up front, a favorite playlist, and room for everyone to bring something along. When you stop by Gary Force Honda, the refreshed sales lounge offers a comfortable place to talk over seating configurations, trades, and the options that matter to your family.
The Passport trades the Pilot’s third row for an airy five-seat layout and a generous, easily accessed cargo area. The 2027 model offers 44 cubic feet behind its second row, and every Passport has i-VTM4 all-wheel drive. Its shape and hidden cargo storage make room for camping bags, fishing gear, or a spontaneous drive toward Barren River Lake.
That generous space feels even more useful when a day on the water turns into an unplanned stop at a trailhead. The TrailSport backs up the Passport’s adventurous personality with all-terrain tires, protective skid plates, TrailWatch camera views, and an off-road-tuned suspension. With approximately 9.6 inches of unladen ground clearance on the 2027 TrailSport, the road can become part of the fun; available premium touches, including a panoramic moonroof, ventilated front seats, and Bose audio on higher trims, make the quiet drive back to Bowling Green a pleasure, too.
The right technology is the kind you appreciate without having to think about it: directions that appear when plans change, a familiar playlist filling the cabin, and camera views that make a crowded parking lot less of a chore. The Passport pairs its 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in and wireless smartphone integration; the Pilot offers its own mix of connected features, premium audio, and family-friendly conveniences depending on trim. Gary Force Honda’s renovated Scottsville Road showroom is a natural place to try the two cabins back to back, while its climate-controlled delivery area offers a comfortable setting to learn the features of the Honda you choose. Driver-assistance systems support attentive driving; they do not replace it.
The choice gets clearer when you stop counting features and start picturing the week ahead. If a third row will regularly carry teammates, friends, or extended family, the Pilot is ready for the full guest list. If five seats cover your everyday life and the cargo area needs to swallow camping bags, a cooler, or fishing gear, the Passport may feel like it was drawn around your calendar. Both offer the reassurance of Honda engineering; the right one is the one that makes your own plans easier to say yes to. Come see both at Gary Force Honda on Scottsville Road in Bowling Green. Bring the people who usually ride with you, try the seats, open the liftgates, listen to the sound systems, and imagine where you would go next. The store’s expanded showroom and comfortable client spaces make it easy to linger over the details. And when the miles add up, its Honda-trained service team, online service scheduling, and genuine Honda parts give you a local place to return. A back-to-back visit makes the difference real.
Not necessarily. The 2026 Pilot starts at $42,395 MSRP and the 2027 Passport at $45,195 MSRP, before destination and other charges. Equipment, AWD configuration, and selected trim affect meaningful comparisons.
The Pilot has three rows and seats up to eight, depending on configuration. The Passport has two rows with seating for five.
The Passport TrailSport emphasizes trail-focused equipment, including all-terrain tires, underbody protection, off-road-tuned suspension, and TrailWatch. The Pilot TrailSport also offers adventurous capability, while preserving its three-row family mission.
The vehicle is only part of the decision. Explore the newly renovated Gary Force Honda facility, see why Bowling Green drivers choose Gary Force Honda, and discover Honda service and ownership support. You can also browse the full Honda SUV lineup if your search extends beyond these two models.
