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2016 Kia Sedona/Chrysler T&C or 2014 Honda Odyssey?

Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:03 pm
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
8329 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:03 pm
My parents are looking at minivans because of all the grandkids. While they love the new Pacifica, prices are still too high for them to be a viable option.

They are looking at the 3 aforementioned vans primarily, and as we all know, you get what you pay for. For a similarly equipped Honda, Kia, and Chrysler; you have to get a '14, '16, and '16 model year. All are around $18k, and miles are in the 20,000 to 45,000 range. All 3 have a 5 yr 60,000 mile warranty. And before you say Kia's is better, it's only 100,000 miles for the first owner.

I like Kia, they are a much better car than they used to be, and are definitely more reliable than Chrysler. But a Honda is a Honda, and if they spend a few thousand more, they can get a 2014 EX-L or Touring for around $22k after trade. Instead of the LX at $18k.

All the Toyota Siennas around here are astronomically high. Cheapest one I've found is $29,000 for a 2014 with almost 60,000 miles. Apparently they are not an option.

I think I know how this will go, but what says the OT? Which of the 3 is the better deal?

Keep in mind, the extra 2 years in warranty for the newer ones might mean a massive difference in expenses later on.
Posted by crazycubes
Member since Jan 2016
5256 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:20 pm to
Wife has a Honda Odessey and loves it.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
45512 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:27 pm to
Odessey

I haven't driven the others but the Odessey is nice.
Posted by Rockbrc
Attic
Member since Nov 2015
9923 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:29 pm to
Wife has a Kia and loves it.
Posted by go_tigres
Member since Sep 2013
5494 posts
Posted on 2/8/17 at 11:24 pm to
My wife has the Kia and she enjoys it.
Posted by TideSaint
God's country
Member since Sep 2008
85136 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 12:25 am to
The new Kias looked great.

You can't find a better deal than minivans when it comes to features.

I'd drive one of my wife didn't already have one. They are a comfortable ride and cheap as frick.
Posted by beauthelab
Member since Feb 2008
4740 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 2:54 am to
I've owned all three of those at one time in the past. Honda is definitely Number 1 in my book, but the new Kia is nice; much better than it used to be. Chrysler has gotten better the last few years but I still wouldn't pick it over the other two.
Posted by Rossberg02
Member since Jun 2016
2591 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 4:24 am to
Odyssey!
Posted by AU4real35
Member since Jan 2014
16065 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 5:06 am to
quote:

Wife has a Honda Odessey and loves it.
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 6:59 am to
quote:

Wife has a Honda Odessey and loves it.


These whores that drive Odyssey's are the scourge of the road. Always drive like Jeff Gordon on fire.
Posted by Tigerdogz
Member since Nov 2011
511 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:02 am to
Check out the front quater panel crash test. I think the Honda did the best by far. In most others the driver was facing sure death.
Posted by mtntiger
Asheville, NC
Member since Oct 2003
29907 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:07 am to
Had a Chrysler T&C for 8 years - very solid. Traded in for KIA Sorento. Really like the KIA. V6 is more responsive than Chrysler.

No experience with Honda, but Honda's rep speaks for itself.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
22314 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:13 am to
a 2016 T&C is a great buy. Good reliability and the bugs of pre-2014 models are addressed. Best value in the market by far.

We have a 2015 and besides all the standard options the best part is we regularly get 28-30 MPGs on road trips.

Honda transmissions are still having issues. I know little about Kia.
This post was edited on 2/9/17 at 7:15 am
Posted by FCP
Delta State Univ. - Fightin' Okra
Member since Sep 2010
5213 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:15 am to
Wife's family has the new Pacifica, and they like it. Wife has an older generation Grand Caravan, and it's a piece of junk. I'm looking towards an Odyssey for her next time.

You may check Enterprise's used car sales for the Sienna. They had a few priced around $20K before the Great Flood of 2016.
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
8329 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:22 am to
quote:

Good reliability and the bugs of pre-2014 models are addressed.


This is kinda what I'm hoping for if they go with Chrysler. Chrysler has made this model for a long time, and you would think the problems are all hammered out by now.

It's a little strange that I hear people consistently say they get 28ish mpg in the T&C, when it's rated at 25 on the interstate.
Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
9256 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:35 am to
Our odyssey drives like a car and has held up incredibly well.

The new Kias look great, I'd consider based on cost buying new.

Get a used Odyssey with plenty of miles and it'll go for 100k more.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
22314 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:44 am to
quote:

It's a little strange that I hear people consistently say they get 28ish mpg in the T&C, when it's rated at 25 on the interstate.


It has been a pleasant surprise considering it is like 280 HP. Best we have done so far is 31 MPGs on a trip to my parents and back.
Posted by Bmath
LA
Member since Aug 2010
18919 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:45 am to
My parents put over 12 years and 200k mi on their first Odyssey and the second one is currently about 5 years and 120k mi.

You can always purchase an extended warranty 3rd party if you want the peace of mind.
This post was edited on 2/9/17 at 7:47 am
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
45420 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:45 am to
I bought a used VW (basically dodge caravan). One thing to keep in mind, minivans are really heavy, so the breaks, tires, etc can be an issue. Ours had a problem where the starter eventually had to be grounded to the frame, but I had to replace it before they found the problem. Basically ate all of my savings of buying a new car.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
48576 posts
Posted on 2/9/17 at 8:07 am to
I looked these up on consumer reports. Chrysler still has reliability issues, the Kia lacks sufficient data but looks good generally. The 2014 Odessey had minor transmission issues and the Odessey has been one of the least reliable Hondas (the least reliable of the most reliable brand is still pretty good). My daughter had nightmarish issues with an older Odessey she bought used as did a friend of ours. Both of those cases could be related to how the vehicle was treated by the prior owner.

The Sienna is the gold standard for mini vans.

If the Sienna is a no go, I would probably go

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