2013 Honda Odyssey vs. Its Competition
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Chrysler's minivans, the Town & Country and the nearly identical Dodge Grand Caravan, are the closest rivals to the Odyssey, as they also have innovative seating arrangements, as well as class-leading entertainment features, and good performance from the new 4.0-liter V-6.
On the down side, the Dodge and Chrysler vans have interiors are a little cheap-feeling compared to the Odyssey and Sienna.
Meanwhile, the Sienna has somewhat better straight-line performance, as well as comparable features and more luxury, at a lower price, but it rides like a heavier vehicle, doesn't handle as well, and has a seating arrangement that simply isn't as handy as the Honda and Chrysler vans.
The Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex aren't minivans, but they're close to it.
With wide-opening, rear-hinged back doors, they also have three rows of seating and well-configured interiors--although they're not set up for cargo as well as the true vans.
The Kia Sedona temporarily drops from the market for 2013, but it might be back as soon as 2014; in the meantime, if any 2012 models are left on the market, they're a strong value in terms of features for the money but not quite up to their peers in most other respects.
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A thoughtful interior, innovative seating, and excellent handling make the 2013 Honda Odyssey a standout among minivans--although it is the priciest of them all. | The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country is tops in safety, flexibility, and features--the things that matter in minivans--though it's pricey. | With an unmistakable design, strong performance, and a roomy, comfortable interior, the 2013 Ford Flex proves that three-row crossovers don't have to be boring. | The shape of the 2013 Lincoln MKT might be polarizing, but there's undeniable charm in its luxurious cabin, its feature set and, surprisingly, its (EcoBoost) driving experience. | The aging Kia Sedona still offers the usual minivan virtues of people-carrying and cargo-toting, but there are newer, more flexible, safer choices. | It's not as flexible as some minivans, but the 2012 Toyota Sienna is large, safe, and still has options for four-cylinder power and all-wheel drive. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $28,675 | $30,530 | $30,900 | $45,285 | $24,900 | $25,060 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 2WD Minivan | 2WD Minivan | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | Minivan - 2WD | 2WD Minivan |
| Style Name | |||||
| 5dr LX | 4dr Wagon Touring | 4dr SE FWD | 4dr Wagon 3.7L FWD | 4dr Wagon LX | 5dr 7-Pass Van I4 FWD (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Passenger Van | Passenger Van | Wagon | Sport Utility Vehicle | Passenger van | 5 Door Reg WB |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic |
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