2013 Toyota Sienna vs. Its Competition

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Apr 8, 2013

The minivan segment is down to four real players now, with the Toyota Sienna competing directly against the other three and one newer, less roomy entry.

The Chrysler minivans fit the bill, with lots of interior space, a very low base price, and more features than any other minivan, down to the fold-away second-row seats they offer exclusively; the downside is plainer styling, even by minivan standards.

Honda's Odyssey is the opposite, with interesting lightning-bolt lines down its side, but its features are bundled into the most expensive trims, and that plays out in disjointed ways--for example, it's the leader in gas mileage, but only in its premium trim, which is the only place to find Bluetooth, too.

The Nissan Quest is smaller and less flexible than any other minivan on the market save the compact Mazda5, but has the best handling of the bigger vans.

Finally, before you commit to sliding side doors, try something like a Ford Flex crossover, with cavernous interior space, class-leading infotainment features, and grabby styling.

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8 The Toyota Sienna has excellent power, safety, and seating, and only narrowly misses the class benchmarks in flexibility and gas mileage.	8.2 The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country is tops in safety, flexibility, and features--the things that matter in minivans--though it's pricey.	8.2 Function reigns supreme in the Dodge Grand Caravan: it has the best seating system and infotainment features of any minivan, and gas mileage and safety scores are excellent.	9.2 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.	8.2 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.	7.2 Road manners are good--but when it comes to core minivan duties like seating and safety, the 2013 Nissan Quest falls behind every other minivan on the market.
MSRP From
$26,585	$30,530	$19,995	$30,900	$28,675	$25,990
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	19 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6
EPA Class
2WD Minivan	2WD Minivan	2WD Minivan	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Minivan	2WD Minivans
Style Name
5dr 7-Pass Van V6 L FWD (Natl)	4dr Wagon Touring	4dr Wagon American Value Pkg	4dr SE FWD	5dr LX	4dr S
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
Minivan	Passenger Van	Passenger Van	Wagon	Passenger Van	4 Door Minivan
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Continuously variable ratio