Topic: Comparison Test: Honda Odyssey vs Kia Sedona vs Toyota Sienna

[dkaz]

I'd buy used anyway. 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-RES and Navigation 58k km asking $25,680 with a 24 month financing rate of 1.99%. With $7,000 down that's $916 a month for 24 months without haggling. Tempting. But not for a couple of years

http://cuv.honda.ca/2011-Honda-Odyssey-Port-Moody-British-Columbia/details/5405079#

A brand new Honda Odyssey EX in comparison with $7,000 down is $978 a month for 36 months (0.99%), EX-RES add $50/mo.

[dkaz]

Brand new Kia Sedona SX with $7,000 down is $989 a month for 36 months (0.9%).

Sedona - 0.9% to 60 months, 2.99% 72 and 84 months.
Odyssey - 0.99% to 60 months, 1.49% 72 months, 1.99% 84 months.

[johngenx]

I'd buy used anyway. 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-RES and Navigation 58k km asking $25,680 with a 24 month financing rate of 1.99%. With $7,000 down that's $916 a month for 24 months without haggling. Tempting. But not for a couple of years

Something seems off there.  $7000 + (24*$916) = $28,984. Cost of borrowing is $3,304?

[Ex-airbalancer]

A new van on the block
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/06/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-preproduction-quick-drive.html

[dkaz]

I'd buy used anyway. 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-RES and Navigation 58k km asking $25,680 with a 24 month financing rate of 1.99%. With $7,000 down that's $916 a month for 24 months without haggling. Tempting. But not for a couple of years

Something seems off there.  $7000 + (24*$916) = $28,984. Cost of borrowing is $3,304?

$25680 + 5% GST + 7% BC PST = $28761. Hm, cost of borrowing should be $443.

[dkaz]

A new van on the block
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/06/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-preproduction-quick-drive.html

Passenger vans — starting at just less than $34,000 — although not being marketed or sold as family minivans, offer a nice selection of creature comforts like heated front seats, extra storage netting, cruise control, reading lights, grab handles and more.

I'm interested as I like these style vans. RWD is a bonus.

[dirtyjeffer]

Brand new Kia Sedona SX with $7,000 down is $989 a month for 36 months (0.9%).

Sedona - 0.9% to 60 months, 2.99% 72 and 84 months.
Odyssey - 0.99% to 60 months, 1.49% 72 months, 1.99% 84 months.

i'd also say that consumers can also thank Kia/Hyundai for such low financing rates on Honda/Toyota products as well...while Kia/Hyundai have been long been known to push their marketing money on low interest finance rates, that was relatively unheard of several years ago with the Toyota and Honda brands.

[Blueprint]

A new van on the block
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/06/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-preproduction-quick-drive.html

Passenger vans — starting at just less than $34,000 — although not being marketed or sold as family minivans, offer a nice selection of creature comforts like heated front seats, extra storage netting, cruise control, reading lights, grab handles and more.

I'm interested as I like these style vans. RWD is a bonus.

C/D mentioned that the Metris isn't direct competition to the fancy crop of minivans - the rear seats are apparently bus-like, straight-plain-stiff, and finishings in the back are airport-shuttle grade. Haven't looked at the van myself yet, but doesn't look as bad as they're saying:

[dkaz]

The Metris could be used as shuttles for hotels, airports, and car dealerships. I don't think those seats would be uncomfortable. The materials look great.

[Ex-airbalancer]

I have seen and been in a couple of the MB van in Euroland on different day tours and runs to the airport
They are roomy

[mixmanmash]

I have seen and been in a couple of the MB van in Euroland on different day tours and runs to the airport
They are roomy

Same.  And very comfy.  Been in the equivalent MB Viano/Vito.  And you can get them in 4matic.

[dkaz]

Maybe the Metris is simply viewed as too commercial for them. Me, I love the Euro style vans.

I wanted the Ford Transit Connect but it was 1. Too small and 2. Too expensive for what they were offering. From $33,995, the Metris passenger version appears to be a fantastic value.

But I'll probably end up with a preowned Odyssey EX/EX-RES/EX-L or Sienna SE.