Which is better: 2027 Honda Odyssey or 2021 Kia Sedona?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Honda Odyssey vs 2021 Kia Sedona on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2027 Honda Odyssey or 2021 Kia Sedona?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2021 Kia Sedona starts lower at $30,400. Live Honda Odyssey listings start at $24,552.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Honda Odyssey or 2021 Kia Sedona?

The 2021 Kia Sedona leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,400).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda Odyssey or 2021 Kia Sedona?

The 2027 Honda Odyssey leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).

Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda Odyssey or 2021 Kia Sedona?

The 2027 Honda Odyssey leads on horsepower in this comparison (280).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Honda Odyssey vs 2021 Kia Sedona?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia Sedona (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Honda Odyssey vs Kia Sedona

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Honda Odyssey

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2021 Kia Sedona

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Overview

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Kia SedonaLX
Selected trim	EX-L	LX
Body style	Minivan	Minivan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2027	2021

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Kia SedonaLX
MSRP	$43,195	$30,400 (best)
Lowest listing price	$24,552 (best)	—
Median listing price	$43,582 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$51,097 (best)	—
For sale now	8 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Kia SedonaLX
Combined MPG	22 MPG (best)	21 MPG
City MPG	19 MPG (best)	18 MPG
Highway MPG	28 MPG (best)	24 MPG
Fuel tank	19.5 gal	21.1 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Kia SedonaLX
Horsepower	280 hp (best)	276 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft (best)	248 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	3.3 L
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Kia SedonaLX
Seating	8 seats	8 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	140.7 cu ft	142 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Payload	—	1,642 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,526 lbs	4,443 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	6.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	118.1 in	120.5 in (best)
Length	205.2 in (best)	201.4 in
Width	78.5 in (best)	78.1 in
Height	69.6 in (best)	68.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Kia SedonaLX
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda Odyssey	Kia Sedona
1	EX-L $43,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport-L $44,295 MSRP	EX $33,700 MSRP
3	Touring $47,895 MSRP	SX $41,500 MSRP
4	Elite $52,095 MSRP	—

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