How much do the best minivans cost?

Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $37,390 to $43,645, depending on trim and configuration.

What is the cheapest vehicle in the best minivans list?

The 2026 Kia Carnival has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $37,390.

Best minivans of 2026

Top-ranked minivans by combined safety, efficiency, value, and availability.

Data-driven ranking · Rankings computed August 26, 2026 · Listing counts refresh daily

What are the best minivans to buy? The 2026 Toyota Sienna ranks #1, followed by the 2026 Kia Carnival and the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica.

2026 Toyota Sienna
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Starting MSRP
$40,120
Combined MPG
36
NHTSA safety
5★
Max horsepower
245 hp
Drivetrain
AWD / FWD
Seats
8
Cargo space
101 cu ft
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Highlights
- Top NHTSA overall crash-test rating
- Among America's best sellers: 101,703 sold in 2025
- Excellent EPA fuel economy or electric efficiency for this category
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2026 Kia Carnival
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Starting MSRP
$37,390
Combined MPG
33
Max horsepower
287 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Seats
8
Cargo space
145 cu ft
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Highlights
- Excellent EPA fuel economy or electric efficiency for this category
2026 Chrysler Pacifica
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Starting MSRP
$43,645
EPA range
32 mi
NHTSA safety
5★
Max horsepower
287 hp
Drivetrain
AWD / FWD
Seats
7
Cargo space
141 cu ft
Max towing
3,600 lbs
2026 Honda Odyssey
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Starting MSRP
$42,795
Combined MPG
22
NHTSA safety
5★
Max horsepower
280 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Seats
8
Cargo space
141 cu ft
Max towing
3,500 lbs
2026 Chrysler Voyager
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Starting MSRP
$40,895
Combined MPG
22
NHTSA safety
5★
Max horsepower
287 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Seats
7
Cargo space
141 cu ft
Max towing
3,600 lbs

Best minivans FAQ

What are the best minivans to buy?: OpenDealer ranks the following as the best minivans for 2026: Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival, Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Voyager.
How much do the best minivans cost?: Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $37,390 to $43,645, depending on trim and configuration.
What is the cheapest vehicle in the best minivans list?: The 2026 Kia Carnival has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $37,390.
How does OpenDealer rank vehicles?: Ranked by a weighted composite score: NHTSA overall crash-test rating (30%), EPA combined fuel economy or MPGe (20%), starting MSRP value within this category (20%), US sales popularity (20%, latest complete calendar year, data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net), and live inventory availability on OpenDealer (10%). Components missing for a model redistribute their weight to the remaining components. All inputs are from public data sources (CarAPI manufacturer specifications, NHTSA, GoodCarBadCar.net, OpenDealer live inventory); no paid placement.

How this ranking works

Ranked by a weighted composite score: NHTSA overall crash-test rating (30%), EPA combined fuel economy or MPGe (20%), starting MSRP value within this category (20%), US sales popularity (20%, latest complete calendar year, data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net), and live inventory availability on OpenDealer (10%). Components missing for a model redistribute their weight to the remaining components. All inputs are from public data sources (CarAPI manufacturer specifications, NHTSA, GoodCarBadCar.net, OpenDealer live inventory); no paid placement.

safety: 30%
efficiency: 20%
value: 20%
popularity: 20%
availability: 10%

Rank order and scores are computed from public data (NHTSA, EPA, manufacturer pricing, 2025 US sales figures) and inventory availability at snapshot time, then frozen for six months. OpenDealer listing counts and shop links refresh daily. Dealers cannot pay to influence placement. Rankings last computed August 26, 2026.

US sales data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net.