2027 Honda Odyssey: real cost in California

Cheapest trim, EX-L · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$43,195the advertised price
Drive away$48,909with fees and tax
Loan payment$749/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,377/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $48,909Insurance $17,346Fuel $21,153Interest and lost return $20,283Maintenance and plates $11,870

$48,909 to drive away + $70,652 to run it for 6 years − $20,433 back at resale = $99,128, or $1,377 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$48,909
Running it, 6 yrs+$70,652
Back at resale−$20,433
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$43,195
Feesfreight $1,595 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,680
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,034
Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$21,153
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,346
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,292
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,991
Maintenanceestimate
+$8,702
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,168
Resale after 6 years47% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,433
True cost $99,128 ÷ 72 months$1,377 a month

The car

Size and space
BodyMinivan205.2 in long
Seats8
Cargo86.6 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.8 in
Engine and fuel
Engine280 hp gas, FWD
0–60 mph6.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy22 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years47% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: FWD, 280 hp, 22 MPG, 8 seats.
EX-L$43,195$48,909$99,128✓ $1,377/mo
Sport-L$44,295$50,108$100,345$1,394/mo
Touring$47,895$54,032$104,756$1,455/mo
Elite$52,095$58,609$109,511$1,521/mo
EX-L
✓ $1,377/mo
True cost
Sticker $43,195Drive-away $48,9096 yrs $99,128
Sport-L
$1,394/mo
True cost
Sticker $44,295Drive-away $50,1086 yrs $100,345
Touring
$1,455/mo
True cost
Sticker $47,895Drive-away $54,0326 yrs $104,756
Elite
$1,521/mo
True cost
Sticker $52,095Drive-away $58,6096 yrs $109,511

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.
Feature
EX-L$43,195
Sport-L$44,295
Touring$47,895
Elite$52,095
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ from Touring
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from Elite
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Elite
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from Touring
Capability and looks
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsMemory seatPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the EX-L (32 items)
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • Dual-Pinion Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
  • Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
  • Cross Traffic Monitor
  • Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
  • Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Remote Engine Start
  • 9-Inch Color Touchscreen Display
  • 160-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
  • Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
  • HondaLink
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
  • Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
  • Wireless Phone Charger
  • Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with 2nd-Row Controls, Humidity Control and Air Filtration
  • Blue Ambient Light
  • 8-Person Seating Capacity
  • One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position Memory
  • Front Passenger's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support
  • LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
  • LED Fog Lights
  • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
  • Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
  • Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
  • Power Tailgate with Programmable Height

Recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Odyssey models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Quick answers
How much is a 2027 Odyssey in California?
$48,909 to drive away for the EX-L, from a $43,195 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $749 loan payment, about $1,448 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,377 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
3,500 lb for every trim.

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