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Head to head, Nov 2, 2026
2027 Honda Odyssey vs 2027 Kia Carnival: price, specs and what it costs in Frisco
Base trims, published figures from each brand’s own spec sheets. I show the starting price of both cars and the rows where the Odyssey comes out ahead; the Carnival wins rows of its own, and its full sheet is on Kia’s site. What I can add that a spec sheet can’t is what the Odyssey actually costs on our lot today.
| Honda Odyssey EX-L | Carnival LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $43,195 | $37,490 |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Combined MPG | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Cargo behind the rear seats | 86.6 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
MSRP excludes destination. Figures are each brand’s published base-trim numbers at the time of the last competitor refresh and can change with a model year.
What the Odyssey costs in Frisco today
As of Nov 2, 2026, David McDavid Honda of Frisco lists 38 new 2027 Honda Odysseys. The EX-L is about $45,569 out the door with Texas tax and fees, or about $968 a month for 60 months at 9.99% APR with nothing down. Every trim is worked out in the 2027 Honda Odyssey price guide, and the estimator does it with your down payment and trade.
What I’d do before choosing
Drive both, back to back, on the roads you actually use. Numbers settle the budget; the seat, the sightlines and the way it pulls away from a light settle the rest. If the Carnival turns out to be the better fit for you, I’ll say so. I’d rather you buy the right car.
Questions people ask
Is the Honda Odyssey cheaper than the Carnival?
Not on base MSRP: the 2027 Kia Carnival LX starts at $37,490 against $43,195 for the 2027 Honda Odyssey EX-L. Where the Odyssey comes out ahead is torque, combined mpg, cargo behind the rear seats; the table on this page has the figures.
What does a 2027 Honda Odyssey cost out the door in Frisco?
About $45,569 for the EX-L as of Nov 2, 2026, with Texas sales tax, the $225 doc fee and $201 title and registration, or about $968 a month for 60 months at 9.99% APR with nothing down. The full trim table is in the Odyssey price guide.
Where does the Odyssey beat the Carnival?
On the published base-trim figures the 2027 Honda Odyssey EX-L leads the 2027 Kia Carnival LX on torque, combined mpg, cargo behind the rear seats.
Are these the full spec sheets?
No. I list the rows where the Honda comes out ahead, plus the starting price for both. Each brand words its specs differently and the Carnival wins rows of its own, so read its full sheet on Kia's site and drive both before you decide.
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This is Jeshua Farmer’s personal page, not the dealership’s or Honda’s website. Toyota, Hyundai and Kia names belong to their makers; the figures quoted are their own published numbers.