Ford Transit vs Honda Odyssey: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Ford Transit typically lists for $35,994 against $36,138 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 LOW ROOF at $34,995 vs the EX-L at $35,299; 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 ($34,995) faces the Honda Odyssey EX-L ($35,299); the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF (42.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the EX-L (44.9% of Honda Odyssey listings); at the top of the market, the MEDIUM ROOF ($45,972) faces the ELITE ($40,581). 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 |
| 250 HIGH ROOF LB | $33,777 | 2.4% | EX | $33,544 | 1.4% |
| LOW ROOFMost popularCheapest | $34,995 | 42.8% | EX-LMost popularCheapest | $35,299 | 44.9% |
| 350 XLT LOW ROOF LB | $36,995 | 8.1% | SPORT | $35,345 | 3.7% |
| 250 MEDIUM ROOF | $37,999 | 2.0% | SPORT-L | $36,280 | 24.6% |
| 250 HIGH ROOF EXTENDED LB | $38,700 | 3.3% | TOURING | $37,327 | 13.9% |
| XL | $39,995 | 5.7% | ELITEPriciest | $40,581 | 11.5% |
| HIGH ROOF | $45,499 | 12.0% | — | ||
| MEDIUM ROOFPriciest | $45,972 | 17.5% | — | ||
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 | $54,900 | $44,290 | Ford Transit +$10,610 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2025 | $35,994 | $36,138 | Honda Odyssey +$144 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2024 | $39,977 | $36,105 | Ford Transit +$3,872 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2023 | $36,080 | $33,998 | Ford Transit +$2,082 | — | 22 MPG |
| 2022 | $30,994 | $30,287 | Ford Transit +$707 | 16–17 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2021 | $25,990 | $27,697 | Honda Odyssey +$1,707 | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2020 | $24,795 | $24,966 | Honda Odyssey +$171 | 16–17 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2019 | $21,951 | $22,690 | Honda Odyssey +$739 | 15–16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2018 | $21,996 | $19,999 | Ford Transit +$1,997 | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2017 | $17,999 | $15,495 | Ford Transit +$2,504 | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2016 | $17,173 | $13,997 | Ford Transit +$3,176 | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2015 | $17,434 | $12,225 | Ford Transit +$5,209 | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 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 Ford Transit is cheaper: it typically lists for $35,994 versus $36,138 for the Honda Odyssey (national medians, August 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 7.2 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 $34,995 vs $35,299 for a Honda Odyssey EX-L; the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF ($34,995, 42.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the EX-L ($35,299, 44.9% of Honda Odyssey listings); at the top of the market, the MEDIUM ROOF ($45,972) faces the ELITE ($40,581). 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.
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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.