
Over the past decade, the level of innovation in minivans has slowed to a crawl, with several automakers (such as Ford) bowing out of the segment entirely to focus on building more crossovers.
Honda is the only brand offering a built-in vacuum or the split widescreen entertainment screen setup.
The Chrysler Town & Country and its nearly identical Dodge Grand Caravan sibling are the Odyssey's closest rivals, offering innovative seating options as well as class-leading entertainment features and good performance.
However, compared to the Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, the Chrysler/Dodge interior materials are lacking.
The Sienna has somewhat better acceleration, as well as comparable features and more available luxury items at a lower price, but it's a heavier-feeling vehicle that doesn't handle as well--and its seating setup simply isn't as handy nor as flexible as the Honda or Chrysler vans'.
The Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex aren't minivans, but they can be cross-shopped as a close alternative.
With wide-opening, front-hinged back doors, these large wagons also have three rows of seating and well-configured interiors--although they're not set up for cargo as well as the true vans and don't provide as much third-row comfort.
While the Kia Sedona recently returned to the market, it is unchanged compared to the also-ran model that went out of production in 2012.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2015 Honda Odyssey is at the pinnacle of minivan design, offering practical features in a space-efficient package that's more rewarding to drive than most other vans, SUVs, or crossovers. |
The 2015 Chrysler Town & Country has the most equipment available on any minivan to date, making it a great choice for anyone who wants the utility of a van with the amenities of a luxury car. |
The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan is the evolved version of the original minivan, supplying the useful features and clever touches at a very good value. |
If you're looking to make a statement while you shuffle the kids around, it's hard to beat the 2015 Ford Flex. |
Not everyone loves the unique look of the MKT, but if it's your style there's plenty to like, including a muscular available turbo V-6, plenty of infotainment tech, and a comfortable, spacious interior. |
The 2015 Toyota Sienna only lags behind its main competitors in seating flexibility and fuel economy, while a freshened interior and massaged exterior keep it at the forefront of minivan stylishness—if there is such a thing. |
MSRP From | |||||
$28,975 | $29,995 | $21,795 | $29,100 | $43,210 | $28,700 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Minivans | 2WD Minivans | 2WD Minivans | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | 2WD Minivans |
Style Name | |||||
5-Door LX | 4-Door Wagon LX | 4-Door Wagon American Value Pkg | 4-Door SE FWD | 4-Door Wagon 3.7L FWD | 5-Door 7-Pass Van L FWD (GS) |
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 | LWB Passenger Van | Passenger Van | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Passenger Van |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD | Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2015 Honda Odyssey vs. 2015 Chrysler Town & Country | 2015 Honda Odyssey vs. 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2015 Honda Odyssey vs. 2015 Ford Flex | 2015 Honda Odyssey vs. 2015 Lincoln MKT | 2015 Honda Odyssey vs. 2015 Toyota Sienna |