Honda Odyssey vs. Kia Sedona

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Honda Odyssey

$547
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Kia Sedona

$495
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
1
2
Above Average
The Honda Odyssey Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 8 for minivans. The average annual repair cost is $547 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
4
Excellent
The Kia Sedona Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 8 for minivans. The average annual repair cost is $495 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low, and these issues are less frequent than average, so the Sedona is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$547
inexpensive
expensive
$495
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.5
not often
very often
0.3
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
12%
not urgent
urgent
10%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (4)
4 (32)
3 (15)
2 (3)
1 (1)
The Honda Odyssey ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“I have had this van for about (30) day's and I really like it. So far so good!!!”
“I have had this van for about (30) day's and I really like it. So far so good!!!”
5 (2)
4 (19)
3 (19)
2 (12)
1 (13)
“A great car so far! A few electrical problem with the side door slider, etc. But my warranty covered it. ”
“A great car so far! A few electrical problem with the side door slider, etc. But my warranty...”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Honda Odyssey and the Kia Sedona are both minivans that come with front-wheel drive.

Each of these minivans each has a single engine option. The Honda Odyssey has 280 horsepower, and the Kia Sedona gives you 276 horsepower. That’s pretty close in terms of power output.

The Toyota Sienna leads the way on cargo space. The Sedona has 142 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded, while the Odyssey provides 134.5 cubic feet — about a 5% difference.

Head to head, the Honda Odyssey and the Kia Sedona are closely matched against each other. But there is one significant difference: their warranties. The Sedona comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, while the Odyssey offers a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

We suggest that you take a close look at each and drive them both. If you like the feel of one over the other, go for it; otherwise consider the warranties and determine which of these minivans will suit your needs better.