2012 Honda Odyssey EXL vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna XLE
Here’s why the 2012 Honda Odyssey is your customers best choice:
“While it’s pricier than other vans, reviewers say the Odyssey is worth it. Because it offers the best combination of reliability and safety ratings, interior space and family-friendly features, we names the Odyssey 2012 Best Minivan for Families.” –USNews.com
Odyssey offers the extra assurance of two unique Honda safety features: Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. Comparable features are NOT available on the 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Safety: Odyssey performs better in NHTSA crash tests.
· The 2012 Odyssey earned a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned a 5-star Overall Frontal Crash Safety Rating, a 5-star Overall Side Crash Safety Rating, a 5-star Side Barrier Crash Safety Rating, 5-star Overall Side Pole Crash Safety Rating, a 4-Star Overall Safety Rating (12.7% Risk of Rollover).
· The 2012 Odyssey is Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK.
· The 2012 Toyota Sienna (FWD) earned a 4-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned a 4-Star Overall Frontal Crash Safety Rating, a 4-Star Overall Side Crash Safety Rating, a 5-Star Overall Side Barrier Crash Safety Rating, a 5-Star Overall Pole Crash Safety Rating, a 4-Star Rollover Safety Rating (14.0% Risk of Rollover).
· The 2012 Sienna is also an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK.
Driving Character: Odyssey is more fun to drive.
· Odyssey’s sporty driving character is epitomized by its fully independent rear suspension. Sienna offers “typical” minivan fare with semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension.
· In its review with the 2012 Honda Odyssey, USNews.com notes, “Reviewers love the 2012 Honda Odyssey for its performance calling it the best-driving minivan you can buy today. Engine power is good and handling is even a touch sporty, which is a rare thing in this class.”
Comfort: Odyssey offers more first-, second-, and third-row legroom.
· Odyssey offers more room to switch out in all three rows of seats; including 3.3 inches more legroom in the second row and 6.14 inches more legroom in the third row. (See Chart) This improves access to the second and third rows as well as long-trip comfort for families with older children.
Odyssey’s Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) allows for exceptional power and fuel economy, contributing to Odyssey’s two-mpg highway fuel advantage over Sienna. (See chart) (Note: Odyssey Touring models are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission for even better fuel economy)
· By coupling Odyssey’s highway fuel economy advantage with its larger fuel tank, Honda has maximized the distance families can travel between fill-ups compared to Sienna.
Convenience: Odyssey offers a number of “family friendly” features. For example…
· Odyssey’s second row LATCH-capable multi-function center seat (EX trim and above) that can slide forward more than 5.5 inches to allow easier access to a small child seated in it.
· Second-row seating comes equipped with a lateral slide lever that operates a seating position called “wide mode,” in which the outboard seats can slide 1.5 inches to each side to allow older siblings more “personal space.”
· Storage spaces abound throughout Odyssey’s interior.
Long-term value: Odyssey retains more of its initial value during the ownership cycle.
· ALG estimates that the 2012 Odyssey EX-L will maintain a 55% residual after 36 months and 41% after 60 months.
· ALG estimates that the 2012 Toyota Sienna XLE FWD residuals significantly lower at 50% and 37% respectively.
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Item/Vehicle
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2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L
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2012 Toyota Sienna ZLE FWD
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Floormats
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Standard
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Additional $325
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Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
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Standard
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Nothing Comparable
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Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure
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Standard
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Nothing Comparable
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Legroom (First/Second/Third Rows-Inches)
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40.9/40.9/42.4
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40.5/37.6/36.3
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EPA Fuel Economy Rating (mpg) (City/Highway/Combined)
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18/27/21
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18/25/21
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Fuel Capacity (Gallons)
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21.0
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20.0
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ALG Residual Value (36/60 Months)
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55%/41%
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50%/37%
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Base Price MSRP
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$35,025
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$33,205
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Destination Charge
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$830
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$810
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Comparably Equipped Price
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$35,855
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$34,340
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[1] Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purpose only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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