2018 Honda Odyssey vs. 2018 Kia Sedona

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Honda Odyssey and 2018 Kia Sedona 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 2018 Honda Odyssey and the 2018 Kia Sedona.

When comparing the 2018 Honda Odyssey's and the 2018 Kia Sedona's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 Kia Sedona has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Honda Odyssey's and the 2018 Kia Sedona's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Odyssey is a better car than the 2018 Kia Sedona.

Pricing: A used 2018 Honda Odyssey ranges from $15,745 to $29,950 while a used 2018 Kia Sedona is priced between $8,995 to $24,161.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Honda Odyssey loses 43.4 percent of its value and the 2018 Kia Sedona loses 50.6 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Honda Odyssey retains 7.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Kia Sedona.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Odyssey is 8.4 out of 10 while the Kia Sedona's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Honda Odyssey being ranked 1 out of 5 Best Minivans and the Kia Sedona being ranked 2 out of 5.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Odyssey is 8.0 out of 10. For the Kia Sedona the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Honda Odyssey a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Sedona.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Honda Odyssey’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2018 Kia Sedona base engine makes 276 horsepower. The Odyssey is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The Sedona is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. This gives the 2018 Honda Odyssey the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Kia Sedona. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are minivans, the 2018 Kia Sedona has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room The 2018 Honda Odyssey and 2018 Kia Sedona are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Honda Odyssey and the 2018 Kia Sedona have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.