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2026 Honda Odyssey: buying summary

The most cargo-flexible minivan, with the best fuel economy of any V6 minivan

MSRP range
$38,710–$52,420
Combined MPG
28
Body style
Minivan
Powertrain
Gasoline

Pros

  • Magic Slide second-row seats fold into the floor, slide laterally, or configure as a center aisle — most versatile interior in any minivan
  • 28 mpg combined from the 3.5L V6 — best fuel economy of any non-hybrid V6 minivan, beating the Chrysler Pacifica V6 by 3 mpg
  • Honda Sensing is standard across all eight trims, with the 2026 update adding improved lane-centering and automatic emergency braking
  • US-built in Lincoln, Alabama — tariff-immune under the current import schedule

Cons

  • No hybrid or PHEV option; the Toyota Sienna's hybrid-only powertrain returns 36 mpg combined, 8 mpg better
  • FWD only; the Toyota Sienna offers AWD on three trims — no equivalent in the Odyssey lineup for snowbelt buyers
  • Sliding door opening width (29.9 in) is narrower than the Chrysler Pacifica's (31.0 in), affecting car-seat installation at the curb
  • Rear entertainment system on EX-L is a class="relative z-10",500 add-on; Sienna Platinum includes it as standard equipment

Best trim: EX-L

EX-L is the volume pick at around $44K. Leather, heated front seats, wireless CarPlay, the 10.2-inch center display, power sliding doors, the Magic Slide second row, Honda Sensing, and CabinWatch interior camera. Touring adds a built-in vacuum and the rear entertainment system for $3K more — useful on road trips, not essential for daily use. Elite at $52K adds a premium audio system; skip it unless you spend significant daily time in the Odyssey.

What to cross-shop

  • Toyota Sienna
  • Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
  • Kia Carnival

Verdict

Buy the Odyssey if you don't need AWD and value interior flexibility above fuel economy. The Sienna's hybrid math wins for high-mileage buyers — at 15,000 miles per year the 8-mpg combined gap costs about $900 annually. In non-snowbelt states, the Odyssey's Magic Slide flexibility and Honda reliability make it the easier everyday recommendation.

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