2010 Honda Odyssey

2010 Honda Odyssey Price Range: $26,355 - $40,755

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Honda Odyssey is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical minivan/van. There isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Honda Odyssey is a tad more economical than the typical minivan/van. The typical minivan/van isn't much less expensive than the Honda Odyssey when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The Honda Odyssey will quite certainly prove friendlier than the typical minivan/van for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The typical minivan/van is a better choice than the Odyssey regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or big animals. The typical minivan/van outpulls the Odyssey by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Honda Odyssey for a fill-up more often than the typical minivan/van because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical minivan/van offers a bit more head room than the Odyssey, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Honda Odyssey provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average minivan/van does.

Dimensions
The typical minivan/van is substantially more bulky than the Honda Odyssey. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical minivan/van than the Odyssey because of its larger tank. The Honda Odyssey and the typical minivan/van compete for the same parking spaces. The typical minivan/van's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Odyssey may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Odyssey is quite certainly more agile than the average minivan/van, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Honda Odyssey's engine is substantially smaller than the typical minivan/van's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the average minivan/van will have picked up and gone by the time the Odyssey finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Odyssey isn't quite as generous as the typical minivan/van's.