Shopping for a Toyota Sienna? Consider These 3 Alternatives

The minivan landscape may be small, but other options have their respective strengths

written by Kyle Patrick
edited by Greg Migliore
9/25/2026
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What's new: The Sienna is Toyota's long-running, now hybrid-only entry in the minivan segment.
Why it matters: There aren't a lot of minivans left, which means all of them are quite good now.
Edmunds says: Check out these options from Kia, Honda and Chrysler to see if one might better suit your needs.

If you're looking for the most spacious, practical — and yes, affordable — option for cramming in the whole family and all of its things, the humble minivan is still king. SUVs might be the market leaders these days, but even the largest ones out there can't match the sliding-door wonders for sheer ease of use and available space. Trust us, we tried.

While the Toyota Sienna might be our top-rated minivan, that doesn't mean the other options on the market aren't worth a closer look. In fact, since only four brands still dabble in the class, they've refined their respective offerings to be the best they can be. If you're considering a Sienna as your next vehicle, here are three other options you shouldn't ignore.

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Kia Carnival Hybrid

Price range (with destination): $42,935–$55,035
Edmunds Rating: 7.8 (out of 10)

The Kia Carnival Hybrid ties the Sienna in our coveted Edmunds Rating, and it's easy to see why: It's incredibly spacious, easy to drive, and offers over 50% better fuel economy than the standard V6 powertrain. Horsepower may be slightly down (to 242 hp), but overall torque is up (to 271 lb-ft), making the hybrid plenty peppy for the morning school run or weekend errands. The one drawback? Towing capacity is down 1,000 pounds from the V6 powertrain, maxing out at just 2,500 pounds.

Kia has given the Carnival quasi-SUV styling, providing a more rugged look than most of the competition. It's still front-wheel-drive only, however, which helps it maintain its 32 mpg combined rating. Like everything else from the brand, the Carnival goes big on value, with even lower trims coming well equipped. Should you want maximum fanciness, the SX Prestige trim offers dual sunroofs, heated and ventilated front seats, and in-cabin cameras and intercoms to make it easier to talk with those in the way-back. Best of all, the top trim comes with fully reclining second-row captain's chairs, for an experience not far removed from business-class flights. It's a feature that has garnered plenty of compliments on our One-Year Road Test fleet Carnival Hybrid.

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Honda Odyssey

Price range (with destination): $44,690–$53,590
Edmunds Rating: 7.3 (out of 10)

The elder statesman of the minivan scene, the Honda Odyssey has gone the longest without a substantial update — this generation debuted way back in 2018. That just means Honda has had more time to refine its VTEC-powered family hauler, and today's model offers buyers a tried-and-true package of big space, positive handling, and clever storage solutions.

Honda's Magic Slide second-row seating gives Odyssey owners options. The middle perch can be removed, while the remaining outboard seats can slide laterally, making it easier to reach back to little ones or improve access to the third row. That third row offers adult-friendly levels of space and folds flat into the cargo floor too, though it's a fully manual affair. The V6 has ample power but is thirsty, and Honda is the only brand in the segment to not offer either hybrid power or all-wheel drive. The Odyssey's age also means it misses out on now-expected features such as a 360-degree camera system.

Chrysler Pacifica

Price range (with destination): $43,490–$56,905
Edmunds Rating: 6.6 (out of 10)

The original minivan maker has stayed in the class it helped create and treated the long-running Pacifica to another face-lift for 2027. Well, mostly: The value-focused LX trim still has the original nose the Pacifica had when it launched a full decade ago. Chrysler has dropped the unique but pricey plug-in hybrid powertrain, leaving only the familiar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. It's a serviceable powertrain with a class-leading 3,600 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.

The Pacifica's strength remains its class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seats, allowing for both back rows of seats to fold flat into the floor for maximum cargo-hauling capability. On the other end of the spectrum, the top Pinnacle trim is properly swanky inside, including luxe features like dual second-row captain's chairs with throw pillows. Yes, really. Just keep in mind that the Pacifica's middle row isn't quite as spacious as those of its rivals. Useful family features include built-in cabin cameras and a vacuum.

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by Kyle Patrick

Kyle is a freelance automotive writer with over a decade of experience. He's driven hundreds of cars over his career and two laps at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and is always looking to pump those rookie numbers up. He once had a sim racing game pay for a year's tuition, and he has the giant novelty check to prove it.

edited by Greg Migliore

Greg Migliore is an accomplished journalist with more than two decades covering the auto industry. He was the editor-in-chief of Autoblog for more than seven years and also served as the editorial director of AutoGuide. He's also been an editor at Automobile and Autoweek magazines. A widely quoted industry expert, he has contributed commentary to Autoline After Hours, NPR, Yahoo Finance and America on the Road. He's a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University and the Yale Publishing Course. He is a member of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards jury. When not writing, editing or driving the latest new vehicles, Greg can be seen driving around in his extremely low-mileage 2006 Dodge Charger.

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