Where Each ExcelsĪ few key subjective preferences are what separate the Honda and Chrysler atop the minivan pedestal. HIGHS: Fine driving manners, powerful V-6, comfortable seats.

And as we've mentioned, Chrysler offers a plug-in-hybrid version of the Pacifica Honda offers no hybridized Odyssey equivalent. According to ALG, after two years and 30,000 miles, an Odyssey that stickered at $45,000 is worth $9000 more than an equivalent Pacifica. However, the Honda retains its value far better. Neither van represents particular value relative to the other-although the Honda comes standard with many active-safety features that are optional on the Chrysler-and both can be optioned to near $50,000. If a built-in vacuum cleaner is a must-have, both the Pacifica and the Odyssey offer one, although the Pacifica makes you give up the spare tire to get it. The only out-of-the-ordinary service the Honda required was a pair of replacement rear window switches around 17,000 miles, which was covered under warranty, and an infotainment issue detailed below. The Honda's $566 in service costs was almost identical to what we spent on the Pacifica: $572.

It isn't running costs: The Odyssey averaged 23 mpg during its stay with us, while the Pacifica was just behind it at 22 mpg.

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