Seat-configuration is another factor that can make or break a minivan. When the third row isn't in use, it folds into a recess to create a flat floor. You don't have to lug back-breaking seats into the garage when you want extra cargo space in the back of your minivan. That's a major benefit. As with other Honda products, buyers will probably have to pay a premium over some of the competitors to get the Honda name.
Most buyers seem to feel it's worth it.
There's also probably not as much negotiation room as on some rivals when you're buying an Odyssey. And there are a lot of Chrysler vans in between. The Odyssey comes only two ways. Our tester, an EX model, was very well-equipped with two sliding doors, front and back air conditioning and a CD player. A test drive of a Toyota Sienna overlapped with the one of the Odyssey.