2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Toyota Sienna contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2005 Honda Odyssey and the 2005 Toyota Sienna.
When comparing the 2005 Honda Odyssey's and the 2005 Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2005 Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Toyota Sienna have the same fuel efficiency Based on this comparison of the 2005 Honda Odyssey's and the 2005 Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Toyota Sienna is a better car than the 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Pricing: A used 2005 Honda Odyssey ranges from $2,969 to $8,996 while a used 2005 Toyota Sienna is priced between $3,208 to $11,835.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2005 Honda Odyssey loses 41.1 percent of its value and the 2005 Toyota Sienna loses 36.5 percent of its value. This means the 2005 Toyota Sienna retains 4.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Odyssey is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Sienna's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Honda Odyssey being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Minivans and the Toyota Sienna being ranked 2 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna is 8.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2005 Honda Odyssey’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the 2005 Toyota Sienna base engine makes 230 horsepower. Both the Odyssey and the Sienna are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 483 and 480 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are minivans, the 2005 Toyota Sienna has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2005 Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the area of The 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Toyota Sienna are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2005 Honda Odyssey and the 2005 Toyota Sienna have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
Among the most popular minivans on the market, the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna offer up to 8-passenger seating and accessible base-model pricing (though higher trim levels can tickle $50K). While a new Sienna does cost a couple of thousand dollars more than a new Odyssey, the Toyota’s standard 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain offers much better fuel economy than the Honda’s more powerful standard V6. The Sienna is also available with all-wheel drive — something the Odyssey doesn’t offer. Still, the Odyssey delivers more engaging driving dynamics than the Sienna. Both vans offer strong resale values due to their reliability and overall pedigree. Passenger space for the two vans is about equal, but the Odyssey holds a considerable advantage in its cargo-carrying capacity. Though both infotainment systems are user-friendly, the Odyssey’s screen is much smaller than the Sienna’s. The Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna receive top safety ratings and feature a wide array of standard and available advanced driving assistance systems.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25710
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
23597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
19095 - 29740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
23597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
19095 - 29740
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5563
Price Range:
2969 - 8996
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
5755
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
4291 - 9810
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
46
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
181629
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6896
Price Range:
3208 - 11835
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
5755
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
4291 - 9810
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
169368
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Honda Odyssey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.54842 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.945259 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.977385 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.232156 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2005 Honda Odyssey
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2005 Toyota Sienna
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.518839848530261
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 11.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.591931818700576
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 11.5
Honda Odyssey Rankings
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7 out of / 7Toyota Sienna Rankings
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5 out of / 7Summary Review
The Honda Odyssey is one of America’s most popular minivans and a top seller in the Honda line. Now in its fifth generation, the Odyssey is known as a reliable, comfortable family vehicle.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.
Pros and Cons
- Quiet, smooth ride
- V6 power in all trims
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Compact spare on all trims (2022)
- No green powertrain option
- AWD not available
Pros and Cons
- 36 MPG fuel economy rating
- Available all-wheel drive
- Included maintenance for two years under warranty
- Spare tire is not standard
- The driving experience is not best in class
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2005 Honda Odyssey Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/DVD, EX-L w/DVD w/Navi, LX, Touring, Touring w/DVD w/Navi
2005 Toyota Sienna Trim Levels
CE 7 Passenger, CE 8 Passenger, LE 7 Passenger, LE 8 Passenger, XLE 7 Passenger, XLE Limited 7 Passenger
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
230 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
242 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 483 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Cargo Space:
38.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
91.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
209.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Cargo Space:
43.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
91.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
220.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4378 lbs
Width:
77.1 inches
Height:
68.8 inches
Length:
201 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4120 lbs
Width:
77.4 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
200 inches
Wheelbase:
119.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Exterior Colors
Blue
Midnight Blue Pearl
Brown
Desert Rock Metallic
Green
Sage Brush Pearl
Red
Redrock Pearl
Silver
Silver Pearl Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Blue Mirage Metallic / Stratosphere Mica
Brown
Desert Sand Mica
Green
Aspen Green Pearl
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Silver Shadow Pearl
White
Natural White
Gray
Phantom Gray Pearl
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Green
Olive
White
Ivory
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Stone
Green
Not available
White
Not available
Beige
Taupe
