Ford Transit vs Honda Odyssey: Which Used Buy Wins?

As used buys (July 2026), the Ford Transit typically lists for $39,900 against $37,032 for the Honda Odyssey (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Honda Odyssey takes fuel economy (22 MPG combined vs 16 MPG); 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 250 HIGH ROOF LB at $34,977 vs the EX-L at $35,799; 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 250 HIGH ROOF LB ($34,977) faces the Honda Odyssey EX-L ($35,799); the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF (33.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the EX-L (38.7% of Honda Odyssey listings); at the top of the market, the HIGH ROOF ($45,938) faces the ELITE ($40,998). 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.

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

Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 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 $37,032 versus $39,900 for the Ford Transit (national medians, July 2026).

Which gets better fuel economy — Ford Transit or Honda Odyssey?

The Honda Odyssey: its typical rated version returns 22 MPG combined versus 16 MPG for the Ford Transit (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).

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 12.5 recalls per model year for the Ford Transit and 7.0 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 250 HIGH ROOF LB typically lists for $34,977 vs $35,799 for a Honda Odyssey EX-L; the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF ($36,772, 33.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the EX-L ($35,799, 38.7% of Honda Odyssey listings); at the top of the market, the HIGH ROOF ($45,938) faces the ELITE ($40,998). 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.

Dig deeper

Ford Transit — live listings & specs Honda Odyssey — live listings & specs Ford Transit prices by year Honda Odyssey prices by year Ford Transit MPG by year Honda Odyssey MPG by year

See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.