Odyssey vs Sienna

[EliJelly]

my 2016 Sienna is far far more comfortable than the the 2023 Sienna which I’ve rented recently. Both XLE

And did I mention how much roomier the third row is in the old Sienna, as well as the trunk.

[shmooz]

Anyone own a kia carnival for comparison?

I don't but looking, sticker is about $33k lowest, but don't see anything for less than $36k.

[ExGingi]

my 2016 Sienna is far far more comfortable than the the 2023 Sienna which I’ve rented recently. Both XLE

My Sienna lease was over when they switched to hybrid. I figured there's no way a 4 cylinder gas motor can handle a full 8 passenger van so I opted for the Odyssey. I liked the Sienna better, but that wasn't the hybrid that I never drove. I am sensitive to noise, so if you say the Sienna is noisier on the highway, that would definitely be a con.

[EliJelly]

I am sensitive to noise, so if you say the Sienna is noisier on the highway, that would definitely be a con.

Unless you opt for a higher trim. Just had a Highlander limited and it was so quiet.

[Dan]

I am sensitive to noise, so if you say the Sienna is noisier on the highway, that would definitely be a con.

Significantly noisier.

Unless you opt for a higher trim.

But then no 8 seat option.

[gubevo18]

Significantly noisier.
But then no 8 seat option.

I think you can upgrade the windshield if it really matters. but I'd imagine that isn't an insignificant cost.

[Mimo]

i spoke to my mechanic who has years of experience working on toyota prius's, he told me that the battery starts to go after 90k-95k miles, i wonder if the same is true for the sienna

[Alexsei]

i spoke to my mechanic who has years of experience working on toyota prius's, he told me that the battery starts to go after 90k-95k miles, i wonder if the same is true for the sienna

Cost to replace?

[Ver hut gazugt]

Cost to replace?

120-150

[Alexsei]

120-150

There are two batteries, one high-voltage traction battery and one 12-volt auxiliary battery.
https://repairpal.com/estimator/toyota/prius/hybrid-high-voltage-battery-replacement-cost

The average cost for a Toyota Prius Hybrid High Voltage Battery Replacement is between $3,893 and $4,180.

[Ver hut gazugt]

There are two batteries, one high-voltage traction battery and one 12-volt auxiliary battery.
https://repairpal.com/estimator/toyota/prius/hybrid-high-voltage-battery-replacement-cost

I was referring  to the sienna. Which I think only has one battery.

[avromie7]

I was referring  to the sienna. Which I think only has one battery.

Nope, even Teslas have 2 batteries. I can't imagine @Mimo was talking about the 12v battery, those are not specific to hybrids.

[Mimo]

Nope, even Teslas have 2 batteries. I can't imagine @Mimo was talking about the 12v battery, those are not specific to hybrids.

They have 2 batteries the regular car battery and the high voltage battery for the hybrid system, I was talking about the high voltage battery.
I didn't ask how much it cost to replace so I don't know, but I would guess a few thousand

[yelped]

I have a 2022 Kia Carnival LXS and I am very happy with it.
Here is what I found it does better than Sienna or Odyssey

It sits higher off the ground
I think it is quitter in terms of road and wind noise
Gas is not as good as a Sienna or Pacifica PHEV but the engine is quite powerful with very quick shifts
The cargo space is very good and middle seat in middle row is actually usable. Also has a clever way of pushing back the middle seat so you don't sit squashed between 2 car seats!
best in class driver assistance lane keep assist and adaptive cruise (LXS trims only get LKA but it works rally well)
Lowest price for not cloth seats (vinyl) if you could get one at sticker. Higher trims have real leather.
Handling is better than the Sienna but not as nimble as the Odyssey but is very comfortable

Similar experience. Very happy with my Carnival, although I do have a higher trim. A slight redesign and hybrid option is coming in the upcoming model year.

[gubevo18]

They have 2 batteries the regular car battery and the high voltage battery for the hybrid system, I was talking about the high voltage battery.
I didn't ask how much it cost to replace so I don't know, but I would guess a few thousand

I bought the premium warranty for 10 yrs/100k miles on all electrical and hybrid components for $2500. I figure that fixing anything on a hybrid is probably more expensive. Well see how things play out.

[TimT]

I’m thinking of getting someone a 10-15 year-old Odyssey or Sienna.

1) Does one generally have cheaper insurance than the other in NYC ?

2) Is there any difference fuelwise ?

Anything else to take into account ?

[Yehudaa]

I’m thinking of getting someone a 10-15 year-old Odyssey or Sienna.

1) Does one generally have cheaper insurance than the other in NYC ?

2) Is there any difference fuelwise ?

Anything else to take into account ?

I'll let others comment on the specifics between the models, but I'd just point out that I think both were overhauled for the 2011 model year, so I'd try to get 2011+ if the budget allows for it.

[TimT]

I'll let others comment on the specifics between the models, but I'd just point out that I think both were overhauled for the 2011 model year, so I'd try to get 2011+ if the budget allows for it.

Is the 2011+ odyssey a better more reliable car than the 2008-2010 one or just a newer look ?

[Yehudaa]

Is the 2011+ odyssey a better more reliable car than the 2008-2010 one or just a newer look ?

I was referring to the look. (The feel of the interior features is likely newer too.)

[Dan]

Is the 2011+ odyssey a better more reliable car than the 2008-2010 one or just a newer look ?

https://i.dansdeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/07131051/Honda-Odyssey-Consumer-Reports.pdf