Ford Transit vs Honda Odyssey: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (October 2026), the Ford Transit typically lists for $35,063 against $34,511 for the Honda Odyssey (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). the Honda Odyssey leads on NCAP safety (5.0★ vs 4.0★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the LOW ROOF at $33,992 vs the EX-L at $33,990; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Ford Transit LOW ROOF ($33,992) faces the Honda Odyssey EX-L ($33,990); the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF (44.0% of Ford Transit listings) and the EX-L (51.4% of Honda Odyssey listings); at the top of the market, the 350 XL LOW ROOF LB ($45,995) faces the ELITE ($39,586). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Ford Transit | Honda Odyssey | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| LOW ROOFMost popularCheapest | $33,992 | 44.0% | EX | $31,961 | 0.9% |
| 350 XLT LOW ROOF LB | $36,996 | 6.5% | EX-LMost popularCheapest | $33,990 | 51.4% |
| 250 HIGH ROOF EXTENDED LB | $36,999 | 2.1% | SPORT | $34,693 | 3.9% |
| 350 XLT MEDIUM ROOF LB | $38,389 | 2.1% | SPORT-L | $34,998 | 20.9% |
| XL | $39,423 | 6.7% | TOURING | $36,998 | 13.3% |
| HIGH ROOF | $44,995 | 10.2% | ELITEPriciest | $39,586 | 9.5% |
| MEDIUM ROOF | $45,439 | 19.0% | — | ||
| 350 XL LOW ROOF LBPriciest | $45,995 | 3.4% | — | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Ford Transit prices · Honda Odyssey prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford Transit typical | Honda Odyssey typical | Difference | Ford Transit MPG | Honda Odyssey MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,799 | $43,040 | Ford Transit +$8,759 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2025 | $35,063 | $34,511 | Ford Transit +$552 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2024 | $39,772 | $35,504 | Ford Transit +$4,268 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2023 | $34,998 | $33,090 | Ford Transit +$1,908 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2022 | $30,772 | $29,215 | Ford Transit +$1,557 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2021 | $25,910 | $26,995 | Honda Odyssey +$1,085 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2020 | $23,495 | $24,167 | Honda Odyssey +$672 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2019 | $21,194 | $21,846 | Honda Odyssey +$652 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2018 | $23,975 | $19,588 | Ford Transit +$4,387 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2017 | $17,995 | $15,490 | Ford Transit +$2,505 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2016 | $16,997 | $13,995 | Ford Transit +$3,002 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2015 | $17,500 | $12,384 | Ford Transit +$5,116 | — | 22 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (October 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Ford Transit or Honda Odyssey?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Honda Odyssey is cheaper: it typically lists for $34,511 versus $35,063 for the Ford Transit (national medians, October 2026).
Which is safer — Ford Transit or Honda Odyssey?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Honda Odyssey averages 5.0 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.0 for the Ford Transit. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Ford Transit or Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA lists an average of 12.6 recalls per model year for the Ford Transit and 7.2 for the Honda Odyssey — an edge for the Honda Odyssey. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Ford Transit LOW ROOF typically lists for $33,992 vs $33,990 for a Honda Odyssey EX-L; the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF ($33,992, 44.0% of Ford Transit listings) and the EX-L ($33,990, 51.4% of Honda Odyssey listings); at the top of the market, the 350 XL LOW ROOF LB ($45,995) faces the ELITE ($39,586). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/ford/transit/vs/honda/odyssey.
Dig deeper
Ford Transit — live listings & specs Honda Odyssey — live listings & specs Ford Transit prices by year Honda Odyssey prices by year Honda Odyssey MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.