Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Honda Pilot to the dealership as the Lincoln MKX.
In terms of MSRP, the Honda Pilot doesn't cost much less than the Lincoln MKX.
Utility
The Honda Pilot is likely a better choice than the Lincoln MKX when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or massive dogs.
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Honda Pilot over the Lincoln.
The Pilot outpulls the MKX by a big margin.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln MKX offers a bit more head room than the Honda Pilot, there really isn't much of a difference.
The MKX provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Honda Pilot does.
Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is a little heavier than the Lincoln MKX.
The Lincoln MKX's tank is about the same size as the Honda Pilot's, though the Pilot's is somewhat bigger.
The Lincoln MKX and the Honda Pilot compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
The Lincoln MKX and the Honda have roughly comparable tires.
With their similar turning circles, the Honda Pilot and the Lincoln MKX most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Lincoln MKX isn't much more powerful than the Pilot.
The Pilot has no lessons to learn in terms of torque from the Lincoln MKX.
Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Honda isn't quite as generous as the MKX's.