When you enter the market for a safe and roomy vehicle for a growing family, you’ll quickly see why the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna stand out in the minivan class. Both offer considerable passenger space and high safety ratings, but there’s more to consider before you make a decision. Let’s take a look at these two contenders to see which is right for your family.
Despite leading its competitors year after year, the Honda Odyssey consistently asks a lower starting price than its rivals. The Odyssey’s price tag can be thousands less than the Sienna’s starting cost, and the price difference continues even as you rise up the trim levels of each minivan. The Odyssey’s range-topping Elite trim offers its high-end comforts and amenities for considerably less than the loaded yet costly Sienna Platinum. Critics also note that the Odyssey also retains its value well, meaning you’ll be able to ask for an excellent resale price miles down the road.
While both minivans can carry seven to eight people, the passenger experience varies from model to model. The Odyssey has earned critical acclaim for its generous passenger space across all three rows as well as its high-quality interior. Its contemporary design is easy on the eyes, while its materials and surfaces are all soft to the touch. Although the Sienna is also roomy enough for typical minivan duties, critics have noted that low-end materials and firm plastics diminish the overall fit and finish. The Odyssey also offers more cargo space than the Sienna, whether you’re stowing groceries in the back or folding the passenger rows for furniture and other bulky items.
The minivan class is defined by family-focused space and safety, and Honda stands out from the crowd by offering far more than the essentials. The Odyssey can be equipped with a variety of handy features to enhance your every ride with added convenience. Magic Slide seats let you adjust the middle-row seating for easy access to the back, and a rear-seat entertainment system can make even the longest trips interesting for restless passengers, while the CabinControl features lets you adjust that system’s controls from up front. Honda’s CabinTalk also sends your voice to the back seats whenever you need to send a message loud and clear. The Odyssey can also be stocked with a built-in vacuum cleaner, providing quick cleanup on the go. The Sienna’s selection doesn’t match this array of family-friendly features.
If the Odyssey sounds like the winner to you, we invite you to come check it out here at our dealership near Hoover. You can also go online to see our entire new Honda selection. If you have any questions about this spacious minivan or any of our other options, we welcome you to contact us at Brannon Honda.