Honda Odyssey 2026 or 2027: which model year fits Sacramento families?
Pick the 2026 Odyssey if the lowest starting price decides it for your family, and the 2027 if you want the newer model year. Either way, Capital City Honda on Fulton Avenue in Sacramento sells the Odyssey and books test drives online or by phone.
The 2026 EX-L starts at $42,795, the lowest starting price in the Odyssey lineup, so it is the first number to set against your budget.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Sacramento. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Pick the 2026 Honda Odyssey for price, the 2027 for the newer year
The 2026 Odyssey is the pick when the starting price sets the limit. Honda’s published 2026 pricing puts the EX-L, the lowest-priced Odyssey, at $42,795, and every other 2026 trim starts higher. The 2027 is the pick when the newer model year matters more than that starting price.
Start with the budget. Add taxes and fees to the starting price, then see whether the EX-L fits your out-the-door number. If it fits, the 2026 meets your limit at the lowest starting price in the lineup. If the newer model year is the reason you are shopping, get a written 2027 quote and a written 2026 quote at the same out-the-door price. Then let the year decide once the price is level.
What does each Honda Odyssey trim cost in 2026 and 2027?
Honda’s published 2026 pricing starts the Odyssey at $42,795 for the EX-L and runs to $51,695 for the Elite, with the Sport at $43,895 and the Touring at $47,495 in between. Those starting prices come before destination, taxes and fees. For 2027, Honda lists the EX-L at $43,195, the Sport-L at $44,295, the Touring at $47,895 and the Elite at $52,095 (Honda, 2027).
| Trim | 2026 starting MSRP (Honda) | 2027 starting MSRP (Honda) | Horsepower (Honda) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX-L | $42,795 | $43,195 | 280 @ 6,000 |
| Sport | $43,895 | Sport-L: $44,295 | 280 @ 6,000 |
| Touring | $47,495 | $47,895 | 280 @ 6,000 |
| Elite | $51,695 | $52,095 | 280 @ 6,000 |
Horsepower is 280 and torque is 262 lb-ft on every trim, so the trim changes the price rather than the engine. A family that wants the Odyssey for the least money starts with the EX-L, and the Touring and Elite cost more to start. The base front-wheel-drive gasoline Odyssey carries EPA ratings of 19 city, 28 highway and 22 combined mpg (EPA, 2026).
What is different about the 2027 Honda Odyssey?
For 2027, the EX-L starts at $43,195, against $42,795 for 2026, and the Touring and Elite also start $400 higher (Honda, 2027). On every 2027 trim, the 280-horsepower V6 with 262 lb-ft of torque, the 3,500-pound towing rating, the eight seats and the cargo space behind the second and third rows match the 2026 figures in this article.
That makes the newer model year, at $400 more on those trims, the difference you are paying for.
How many passengers and how much cargo does each Honda Odyssey year hold?
Honda’s published 2026 specifications seat eight on every Odyssey trim, from the EX-L through the Elite. Maximum cargo is 155.8 cubic feet on the EX-L and Sport, and 155.7 on the Touring, with 32.8 cubic feet behind the third row.
| Trim | Cargo behind row 2 (cu ft) | Cargo behind row 3 (cu ft) | Max cargo (cu ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX-L | 86.6 | 32.8 | 155.8 |
| Sport | 86.6 | 32.8 | 155.8 |
| Touring | 86.6 | 32.8 | 155.7 |
The third row gives 38.1 inches of legroom, against 40.9 inches in the first two rows (Honda, 2026). That makes the third row the tightest seat in the van. A family that uses it on every trip should sit in it before deciding, and check whether the cargo behind it still fits the week’s loads.
What safety features and warranty come with each Honda Odyssey year?
Every 2026 Odyssey carries a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, and a powertrain warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles, with each term ending at whichever limit comes first (Honda, 2026). Corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit.
Honda lists these terms for the whole Odyssey line, not for one trim, so the EX-L, Sport, Touring and Elite share them. A buyer of the 2027 should check its warranty booklet for the same three terms, because the figures above belong to the 2026 model year.
What do California taxes and fees add to an Odyssey’s price?
California’s statewide sales and use tax rate is 7.25%, and local district taxes are added in most areas, ranging from 0.10% to 2.00% (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2026).
Every figure here is hypothetical. Say a buyer takes an EX-L at its $42,795 starting price, and the sale is taxed at the city rate of 8.750%. The tax comes to $3,744.56. At the county rate of 7.750%, the same price would carry $3,316.61.
Registration adds the state’s base fee of $76 for original registration or renewal, and a California Highway Patrol fee of $34 is billed alongside it (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). The annual vehicle license fee is 0.65% of the vehicle’s purchase price or value, and it decreases over the first 11 renewal years (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). The Transportation Improvement Fee is tiered by value, at $198 for a vehicle valued $35,000 to $59,999 and $231 for $60,000 and higher (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). Add these lines to the starting price from Honda’s pricing.
When is the 2026 or the 2027 Honda Odyssey the wrong choice?
The Odyssey is the wrong choice when the out-the-door budget will not reach the EX-L’s $42,795 starting price plus tax and fees, or when the family needs to tow more than 3,500 pounds. Honda lists the EX-L’s maximum towing at 3,500 pounds (Honda, 2026).
Size and weight are the other limits to check. The EX-L weighs 4,526 pounds, measures 205.2 inches long and 78.5 inches wide, and stands 69.6 inches tall (Honda, 2026). Measure your garage and parking space against those numbers before you commit to either year.
Some equipment is already standard. Honda lists CabinTalk and a power tailgate with programmable height as standard on the EX-L (Honda, 2026), so a buyer who wants both can start at the lowest price. A family that needs more than 3,500 pounds of towing needs a different vehicle, and the model year does not change that.
FAQ
Can I trade in my current minivan toward a new Odyssey in Sacramento?
Yes. You can come to Capital City Honda for a trade-in with or without an appointment. Ask for the trade value in writing, on the same page as the new Odyssey price, so the two numbers can be compared line by line.
Can I apply for Odyssey financing online before I visit?
Capital City Honda’s site has a payment calculator that accepts a trade-in offer amount, so you can run the numbers with your trade value before you visit. Use that calculator for the monthly figure, then ask the finance team for the out-the-door price.
What lease and finance options does Capital City Honda offer on a new Odyssey?
On a new Odyssey you can choose a Honda lease or Honda financing at Capital City Honda. Ask for a lease quote and a finance quote on the same Odyssey at the same out-the-door price, so the monthly figures sit side by side.
How do I book a test drive of an Odyssey at Capital City Honda?
Test drives can be booked online or by phone. Capital City Honda is at 3630 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821, and sales hours are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Saturday, and Sunday uses the same hours. The showroom is open seven days a week.
What should I ask for in writing when I compare Odyssey quotes?
Ask for each quote to show the out-the-door price in full, with the starting price, tax, registration and fees on one page. Negotiate on the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment. Compare the same lines on every quote before you decide.
Why Sacramento families buy their Odyssey at Capital City Honda
Capital City Honda is the store to start with for this choice, and our record backs that up. On Google, buyers have rated Capital City Honda 4.5 stars across 3,088 reviews, and 82 in 100 of those reviews give five stars.
A buyer’s own account shows what that record looks like at the desk. In a 5-star Google review from September 2026, Raymund V., who bought a used 2024 Accord, wrote:
“Six stars if I could. I came to Capital City Honda looking for a reliable used sedan for my son, and I left with a 2024 Accord and zero regrets. Gianni in Sales made the difference. He answered my questions honestly, sent me a clear out-the-door quote by email before I ever set foot on the lot, and respected the budget I gave him. No games, no surprise numbers at the desk. Matt in Finance kept that same standard. He walked me through the paperwork line by line, explained my options without pressuring me into add-ons I didn’t want, and moved fast so I wasn’t stuck there all night. Car shopping usually wears me out. This time it didn’t. Thanks, Gianni and Matt. I’ll send people your way.”
That review describes a clear quote sent by email before the visit, and paperwork walked through line by line. Ask for the same on the Odyssey, and compare each line against the 2026 and 2027 quotes.
Service hours run Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and service is closed Sunday, so plan maintenance around that schedule. There is a secure online finance application you can use before you visit.
Start with Capital City Honda on Fulton Avenue: value your trade and browse new Honda inventory online, then finish at the store.
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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