2021 Honda Odyssey LX vs. EX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Honda Odyssey LX and 2021 Honda Odyssey EX 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 2021 Honda Odyssey LX and the 2021 Honda Odyssey EX.
In comparing the 2021 Honda Odyssey LX's and the 2021 Honda Odyssey EX's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Odyssey LX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Honda Odyssey LX and 2021 Honda Odyssey EX have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Honda Odyssey LX's and the 2021 Honda Odyssey EX's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Odyssey LX is a better car than the 2021 Honda Odyssey EX.
Pricing: A used 2021 Honda Odyssey LX ranges from $23,994 to $32,227 while a used 2021 Honda Odyssey EX is priced between $26,498 to $34,665.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Honda Odyssey LX and the 2021 Honda Odyssey EX both lose 41.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Odyssey is 8.5 out of 10. Honda Odyssey is ranked 3 out of 7 Best Minivans based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Odyssey is 8.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Honda Odyssey LX and the 2021 Honda Odyssey EX makes 280 horsepower. Both the LX and the EX are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Odyssey has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$28,624
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$23,630 - $36,245
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$28,624
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$23,630 - $36,245
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,325
Price Range:
$23,994 - $32,227
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$26,703
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$22,494 - $33,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,233
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,502
Price Range:
$26,498 - $34,665
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$26,703
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$22,494 - $33,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,164
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Honda Odyssey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Odyssey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Honda Odyssey LX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Honda Odyssey EX
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:
20.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.1 - 20.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.1 - 20.8
Honda Odyssey Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Odyssey Trim Levels
Elite, EX, EX-L, Touring
Other Honda Odyssey Trim Levels
Elite, EX-L, LX, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Cargo Space:
32.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
88.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
196.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Cargo Space:
32.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
88.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
196.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4398 lbs
Width:
92.3 inches
Height:
68.3 inches
Length:
205.2 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4480 lbs
Width:
92.3 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
205.2 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Brown
Mocha
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available