SEPTEMBER 2011 Updated 9/19/11
2012 Sienna vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey Suddenly, minivans are hot again. These versatile people movers never really left, but with so many new and newlyrefreshed competitors, it’s now a tougher game. Among the leading players is the Honda Odyssey, redesigned for 2011. Leaving aside questions about its “lightning bolt” profile, this generation of Odyssey continues to have the functional traits that have long made Odyssey a success. But while Odyssey may be good, it’s no match for Toyota Sienna. Sienna features more powertrain configurations, a more innovative interior, a stronger value proposition, a complimentary scheduled-maintenance program and more, all making it the better choice, as this Edge will show.
top Sienna advantages Over Odyssey
2012 Sienna LE
Look inside for detailed info about this summary, important safety information and disclaimers.
audiO audi tecHnOlOgy Sienna offers some of the latest audio advances on most of its grades. Odyssey, when it offers similar features, reserves them for its top grades.
Music streaming capability
2011 Honda Odyssey LX shown
On Sienna LE V6 you can wirelessly stream music from your compatible cell phone. Odyssey EX doesn’t have this feature.
Safety & Security Sienna comes standard with a well-rounded package of safety and security features to help give the driver extra confidence.
Hands-free phone capability Sienna LE V6 owners enjoy standard hands-free phone capability. Odyssey buyers have to step up to an EX-L or Touring to get the same feature.
LED tail and stop lamps The LED lamps in Sienna can illuminate faster than the conventional light bulbs used in Odyssey.
Satellite radio
Robust braking
Sienna LE V6 comes standard with SiriusXM™ satellite radio capability. Odyssey buyers have to step up to an EX-L or Touring to get standard satellite radio.
Sienna has larger front disc brakes compared with Odyssey.
Driver’s knee airbag Sienna provides the reassurance of a driver’s knee airbag, a feature not found in Odyssey. driving featureS Sienna offers features that help a driver stay more aware of objects outside and around the vehicle.
Backup camera Sienna LE V6 boasts an integrated backup camera display. Odyssey reserves that for the top-of-theline Touring grades.
Wiper de-icer Drivers will appreciate the way Sienna’s windshield wiper de-icer grid helps the wipers on frosty or icy mornings. Honda doesn’t offer this feature.
tOyOta value Sienna is a great value on the showroom floor and also a great value on the road. Between third-party accolades and complimentary maintenance, Sienna really takes care of its owner.
“Best Overall Value” For 2011, Sienna was named “Best Overall Value” in the minivan class. The Odyssey was not.
Toyota Care New retail buyers of Sienna get the Toyota Care complimentary scheduled-maintenance program at no extra cost. Honda doesn’t offer a similar program.
20I2 SIENNA vs. 20I2 HONDA ODYSSEY
Odyssey at a glance Odyssey has a variety of grades that match reasonably well against Sienna grades. However, the five grades of Odyssey still don’t give shoppers the range of choices Sienna offers, including the sporty SE, the all-wheel drive options and the available four-cylinder engine. Each of these is a sales opportunity for Sienna.
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eX The EX differs from the LX by adding:
Engine 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 with i-VTEC
Standard Features
Transmission
Power sliding doors Heated sideview mirrors Automatic headlights 8-passenger capacity Conversation mirror Three-zone automatic climate control Audio system with 7 speakers and steering wheel-mounted controls Garage door opener Compass Outside temperature gauge Vehicle security system 17-inch alloy wheels
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5-speed automatic Driveline Front-wheel drive Standard Features Driver and front-passenger dual-stage airbags Front seat-mounted side airbags 3-row side curtain airbags Front active head rests Anti-lock brakes Electronic brake-force distribution Traction control Stability control Brake assistance AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX audio system with 5 speakers Active noise cancellation Automatic-off headlights Daytime running lights Air conditioning Rear air-conditioning unit Cruise control Trip computer Map lights, all rows 6-way adjustable power driver’s seat Second-row seat with walk-in feature 60/40 split-folding third-row Magic Seat® Power steering Tilt/telescoping steering column Power doorlocks Power windows Variable intermittent windshield wipers Rear intermittent wiper Side and rear privacy glass Compact spare 17-inch steel wheels Compare to Sienna grade Sienna grade with v6
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Compare to Sienna le Sienna le v6
eX-l The EX-L differs from the EX by adding: Standard Features Power tailgate Power moonroof Auto-dimming rearview mirror Heated front seats Power 4-way adjustable front passenger seat Leather-trimmed seating Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob Cold box Audio system with satellite radio and USB input Wireless music streaming Hands-free phone capability Compare to Sienna Xle
2011 Honda Odyssey LX shown
tOuring The Touring differs from the EX-L by adding: Transmission 6-speed automatic Standard Features Power 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones Navigation system with voice activation Backup camera AC power outlet Front and rear parking sensors Tilt-down sideview mirrors with turn indicators Front fog lights 18-inch alloy wheels Compare to Sienna Xle Sienna limited
tOuring elite The Touring Elite differs from the Touring by adding: Standard Features High-intensity discharge low-beam headlights Premium audio system with 12 speakers Blind-spot sensor Widescreen DVD entertainment system Compare to Sienna limited
20I2 SIENNA vs. 20I2 HONDA ODYSSEY
Sienna advantages A Closer Look
Safety & Security LED tail and stop lamps
Driver’s knee airbag
LEDs light at full strength almost instantly, whereas filament bulbs take a short but measurable time to light up. Sienna uses LED tail and stop lamps while Odyssey uses bulbs, so Sienna brake lights react faster to driver input.
Sienna and Odyssey are both equipped with an assortment of airbags, but Sienna goes further by including a driver’s knee airbag not available in Odyssey.
Tail and stop lamp type
Sienna
Odyssey
LED
Filament bulb
Larger front brake rotors Sienna has larger-diameter front brake rotors than Odyssey. This means Sienna’s front brake rotors have more surface for the brake pads to grip, which can mean more consistent braking action under hard or continuous use. Front brake diameter (mm.)
Sienna
Odyssey
328
320
Sienna LE V6 FWD
Odyssey
Dual-stage front airbags
Standard
Standard
Side curtain airbags
Standard
Standard
Front seat-mounted side airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver’s knee airbag
Standard
Not available
driving featureS Backup camera
Wiper de-icer
Sienna LE V6 boasts an integrated backup camera display.1 On Odyssey, a similar feature is standard only on the top-of-the-line Touring grades.
Sienna features a windshield wiper de-icer grid as standard, to help the wipers get to work faster in frosty or icy conditions. Honda doesn’t offer this feature on any version of Odyssey.
Backup camera
Sienna LE V6
Odyssey EX
Standard
Not available
Windshield wiper de-icer
Sienna
Odyssey
Standard
Not available
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20I2 SIENNA vs. 20I2 HONDA ODYSSEY
Sienna advantages A Closer Look
audiO tecHnOlOgy Music streaming capability
Hands-free phone capability
A great feature of the audio system on Sienna LE V6 is that you can wirelessly stream music from your compatible cell phone and listen to it via Sienna’s audio system. Odyssey doesn’t have this feature.
Another standout feature of the audio system on Sienna LE V6 is its standard hands-free phone capability. Odyssey buyers have to step up to an EX-L or Touring to get the same feature.
Wireless music streaming capability
Sienna LE V6
Odyssey
Standard
Not available Hands-free phone capability
Sienna
Sienna LE V6
Odyssey EX
Standard
Not available
Satellite radio Sienna LE V6 comes standard with SiriusXM™ satellite radio capability and a complimentary 90-day trial, giving new Sienna buyers access to hundreds of program choices. Odyssey buyers have to step up to an EX-L or Touring to get standard satellite radio. Satellite radio capability and free 90-day trial2
Sienna LE V6
Odyssey EX
Standard
Not available
Sienna
Odyssey
tOyOta value
“Best Overall Value”
Toyota Care
Each year, IntelliChoice.com analyzes its data to identify one vehicle in each class as the “Best Overall Value” of the year. For 2011, Sienna was named “Best Overall Value” in the minivan class.3 The Odyssey was not.
Sienna includes Toyota Care—Toyota’s complimentary scheduled-maintenance program—for all new retail deliveries. Honda doesn’t have a complimentary scheduled-maintenance program for Odyssey buyers. Sienna Complimentary scheduledmaintenance program4
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Standard
Odyssey Not available
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1 The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather will limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy. 2 XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call (800) 967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. 3 2011 IntelliChoice, www.IntelliChoice.com; Minivan. 4 Covers normal factoryscheduled service. Plan is two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. The new Toyota vehicle cannot be part of a rental or commercial fleet, or a livery or taxi vehicle. See plan for complete coverage details. See participating Toyota dealer for details. ©2011 TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPYING OR ANY OTHER REPRODUCTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A. IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., by the publication and/or dissemination of this publication does not create any warranties, either expressed or implied, as to Toyota products. The information contained herein was up-todate at the time of publication, but may subsequently be changed or added to without notice and without incurring any obligation. Reliance on this information creates no liability for Toyota. This publication is produced for use as an information sales aid. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., its employees, representatives, and/or agents shall not be held liable for any omission of data or inclusion of erroneous data even where said omission is alleged to have been relied upon by a buyer of Toyota Products.
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