Honda Odyssey 2025 or 2026: which model year fits Sacramento families?
Compare the same trim in both years: buy the 2025 Odyssey if it costs less than the 2026, and the 2026 if you want the current model year. Capital City Honda sells the Odyssey at 3630 Fulton Ave, the Honda store inside Sacramento itself.
The 2026 Odyssey starts at $42,795 for the EX-L, the lowest-priced trim. The Sport starts at $43,895, the Touring at $47,495 and the Elite at $51,695 (Honda, 2026). Those are the figures to compare against a 2025 price for the same trim. A family should decide on that comparison, because the trim is what sets the seats, the tech and the price.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Sacramento. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Sacramento families should buy whichever Honda Odyssey year costs less for their trim
Start with the trim, then the year. The 2025 EX-L listed at $42,220 before destination, and the 2026 EX-L lists at $42,795 (Honda, 2026). The gap is small. If a 2025 of the trim you want is priced lower, that is the car to buy.
Both years carry the same 8 seats and the same 280 horsepower engine. The 2026 model year is the one to pick when the prices are close, because it is the current model year.
What do the 2025 and 2026 Honda Odyssey cost trim by trim?
The 2026 Odyssey lineup starts at $42,795 for the EX-L and climbs to $51,695 for the Elite (Honda, 2026). The 2025 MSRPs for the same trims were $42,220 for the EX-L, $43,370 for the Sport, $46,910 for the Touring and $51,180 for the Elite, excluding destination charge (Honda News, 2025 Honda Odyssey Pricing and EPA Ratings, 2025).
Plan for a destination charge on top. The 2026 Odyssey carries a $1,495 destination charge on every trim (Honda News, 2026 Honda Odyssey Pricing and EPA Ratings, 2025). Tax, license and registration are extra too. In Sacramento, the city sales and use tax rate is 8.750%, against 7.750% in the county outside city limits (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2026).
How many seats and how much cargo space does each Honda Odyssey year have?
Every Odyssey trim seats 8. The EX-L, Sport and Touring all share the same rows: 40.9 inches of legroom in rows one and two, and 38.1 inches in row three (Honda, 2026).
Cargo is the number that changes how a family packs. Behind row one there are 140.7 cubic feet, behind row two 86.6, and behind row three 32.8. Max cargo is 155.8 cubic feet on the EX-L and Sport, and 155.7 on the Touring (Honda, 2026).
What engine and EPA fuel economy do the 2025 and 2026 Honda Odyssey list?
Every 2026 Odyssey trim makes 280 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm, and tows up to 3,500 pounds (Honda, 2026). The base gasoline, front-wheel-drive Odyssey is rated 19 mpg city, 28 highway and 22 combined by the EPA (fueleconomy.gov, 2026).
Which Honda Odyssey year and trim fits your budget and family size?
Match the trim to the budget first. The EX-L is the entry point at $42,795, and it seats 8 with the same cargo as the higher trims (Honda, 2026). A family that does not need the upper trim’s extras can spend less and still get the full 8-seat, 155.8 cubic feet of max cargo.
Pick the year second. If a 2025 EX-L or Sport lists for less than the 2026 of the same trim, buy the 2025. If the prices are close, the 2026 gives you the current model year and the 2026 warranty terms.
When is the 2025 or 2026 Honda Odyssey the wrong pick for your family?
The Odyssey is a minivan with 8 seats, not a three-row SUV. The Consumer Reports’ cargo test asks a three-row SUV for 46 cubic feet or more of usable cargo room to qualify for its ‘most cargo room’ rankings (Consumer Reports, 2026). The Odyssey’s 155.8 cubic feet of max cargo is a figure buyers can weigh against that bar, and a family that needs a three-row SUV rather than a minivan should compare on that number.
Budget is the other limit. Cost of ownership is real. AAA puts annual ownership costs for a Medium SUV (4WD) at $8,618, against $6,819 for a Compact SUV (FWD) (AAA, Your Driving Costs 2025, 2025). Those are the costs to plan for beyond the sticker.
FAQ
What California sales tax and fees apply when I buy a new Odyssey in Sacramento?
The sales and use tax rate in the city of Sacramento is 8.75 percent operative 2026, a full point above the 7.75 percent rate for Sacramento County (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, CDTFA-95, 2026).
What does California law require for children’s car seats in the Odyssey’s rows?
Children who are under 2 years old, under 40 pounds, and under 3 feet 4 inches tall must ride in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system (California Driver’s Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving (Continued), California DMV).
What new-vehicle warranty comes with a 2025 or 2026 Odyssey?
Whichever comes first, the basic warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles and the powertrain covers 5 years or 60,000 miles (Honda 2025 Warranty Basebook, Honda Automobile Customer Service, 2025).
Does Capital City Honda offer Honda leases and new Honda financing in Sacramento?
Yes. Capital City Honda, at 3630 Fulton Ave in Sacramento, writes Honda leases, new Honda financing and pre-owned car loans, and a lease contract ends with the car turned in at the dealership.
Can I book a test drive of an Odyssey at Capital City Honda?
Yes. Test drives can be booked online or by phone. The showroom is open seven days a week. Sales hours are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Sunday.
Can I reserve a new Honda that is still in transit at Capital City Honda?
Yes. Buyers can reserve an in-transit new vehicle at Capital City Honda, 3630 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821.
Why Sacramento families buy their Honda Odyssey at Capital City Honda
We sell the Odyssey, and Honda leases, new Honda financing and pre-owned car loans are all available here. There is a secure online finance application, so you can apply before you come in.
On Google, Capital City Honda holds 4.5 stars across 3,088 reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star. A July 2026 Google review, Nicholas T. wrote: “Alberto was a big help, phenomenal sales man, was straight forward. If you need a Honda this is the place to go. No add ons, no forced protection package.”
Start with a test drive. Book online or by phone, then come to 3630 Fulton Ave with the trim and year you have picked. Our showroom is open seven days a week.
Capital City Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Sacramento showroom, or call 916-514-4085.
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