Best minivans of 2027

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

Data-driven ranking · Rankings computed September 22, 2026 · Listing counts refresh daily

What are the best minivans to buy? The 2027 Kia Carnival ranks #1, followed by the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2027 Honda Odyssey.

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Best minivans FAQ

What are the best minivans to buy?
OpenDealer ranks the following as the best minivans for 2027: Kia Carnival, Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey.
How much do the best minivans cost?
Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $37,490 to $43,195, depending on trim and configuration.
What is the cheapest vehicle in the best minivans list?
The 2027 Kia Carnival has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $37,490.
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 September 22, 2026.

US sales data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net.