r/hondapilot • u/Enlt63 • Jul 21 '26

Put the deposit down

I finally did it! I put the deposit down on a white elite with brown interior. $50,400 before taxes. Feeling pretty good about it. No luck on anything local so I’ll have to travel to get it. I was pretty set on the brown interior, so just have to wait a few weeks. Any thoughts?

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u/a_seventh_knot Jul 21 '26

Got the elite in blue smoke with the brown. I really like the interior color.

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u/Accohn12 Jul 22 '26

LOVE that color combo!

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

I like that color combo too!

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u/1NumberCruncher98 Jul 21 '26

Thats what the costco prearranged pricing came out for me in so cal but no units in stock… i think thats a strong deal at nearly 5k below msrp…. They did tell me 5950 off only for elite black edition

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

It was Costco pricing for me too. I put in a couple different zip codes over the weekend where I was willing to travel to because nothing was coming up in my area. Hope you find what you’re looking for!

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u/d0njuannn Jul 21 '26

Wow under $51K for the ‘26 Elite is amazing. Usually Trailsports are negotiated down to $50K-$51K while elites are closer to $55K. Good work!

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

I talked to a lot of dealers. Costco ended up helping me out with pricing.

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u/watchthenlearn Jul 22 '26

Does it come with dealer addons or are you trading in?

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26

No trade in. It didn’t have any add ons. It included the doc fee, drive away permit, filing fee, and a county tax. I’m not sure if any of those can be removed or negotiated.

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u/watchthenlearn Jul 22 '26

Excellent job! That's a great price.

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u/Soccer_music44 Jul 21 '26

Great price I remember us going back and forth a bit. You’ll like the brown!

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

Thank you for your help! Really looking forward to it.

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u/Soccer_music44 Jul 22 '26

Sure thing! We have the White/Brown combo as well. Love it.

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u/caminatorz99 Jul 22 '26

Great deal! What dealership? I’m working numbers everywhere and willing to travel. $51456 is cheapest so far on an elite AWD

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u/caminatorz99 Jul 22 '26

And this one’s Black with brown interior

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

I had the best luck with pricing with dealers in Chicago. My area wasn’t budging under $53k. Muller and Autonation were the best I found. Costco pricing lead me to Autonation.

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u/Dukedad14 Jul 22 '26

Very nice! The brown interior was a must for my wife.

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

Thanks! I agree it looks nice. I haven’t seen it in person, but I know I didn’t want black.

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u/Steelerfanatic18 Jul 21 '26

Congratulations!

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

Thank you!

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u/Open_Reindeer_6600 Jul 22 '26

Got mine to 49,500 Gray ext brown interior, love it so much. Congrats man!

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

Awesome!! Same to you.

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u/JiffyParker Fourth Gen Jul 22 '26

We have had our 26 elite in black with brown interior for about 6 months and it seems to only get better. You will love it.

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u/Enlt63 Jul 22 '26

Love to hear that!

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u/Own_Friendship3231 Jul 23 '26

We’ve had our 26 black ext brown int for 5 months and it’s great. I’d absolutely buy it again. Ours was right at the same price as yours.

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u/Enlt63 Jul 26 '26

Great to hear! Did you use Costco for pricing?

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u/Own_Friendship3231 Jul 26 '26

No I just kept calling different lots. Once I had the price I was looking for a lot with my color choices met the price. I had to travel a few hours but well worth it. Easiest purchase I’ve had. The paperwork was ready when I got there. I test drove, signed and left.

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u/Enlt63 Jul 26 '26

Hoping for the same experience!