Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Kia Sedona
$495
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda Odyssey
$547
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
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.
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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.
“Kia gives you a 100k mile warranty, you will need every bit of it. My father in law, brother in law and mother in law all bought the same van (Kia Sedona) we can tell each other what will go wrong...”
“Kia gives you a 100k mile warranty, you will need every bit of it. My father in law, brother in...”
The Honda Odyssey ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“A very dependable and trouble free workhorse that has served our family well in all climates and duty cycles and still going strong & great guns at 261000 miles. We have maintained it meticulously...”
“A very dependable and trouble free workhorse that has served our family well in all climates and...”
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.