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These are the best minivans for moms (and dads) based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s pricing, safety, and reliability.
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The best minivan for mothers (and fathers) is the Honda Odyssey with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,424. The list of best minivans for moms represents the iSeeCars Best Family Cars (which ranks the safest and most reliable vehicles), but with an additional prioritization of value that ranks them further by their Annual Lifespan Cost (which calculates how much the purchase cost is over the average lifespan of the vehicle in years). The average lifespan of the Honda Odyssey is 13.2 years and the starting MSRP is $37,840 (giving the Odyssey an Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,424). The second best minivan for moms is the Chrysler Pacifica with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $4,223.
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What is the best minivan for moms?
- Honda Odyssey
- Chrysler Pacifica
The best minivan for mothers (and fathers) is the Honda Odyssey with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,424. The list of best minivans for moms represents the iSeeCars Best Family Cars (which ranks the safest and most reliable vehicles), but with an additional prioritization of value that ranks them further by their Annual Lifespan Cost (which calculates how much the purchase cost is over the average lifespan of the vehicle in years). The average lifespan of the Honda Odyssey is 13.2 years and the starting MSRP is $37,840 (giving the Odyssey an Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,424). The second best minivan for moms is the Chrysler Pacifica with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $4,223.
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1. Honda Odyssey
#1 of 7 Best Gas Mileage Minivans #1 of 2 Best Minivans for the Money #2 of 7 Best Minivans
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Annual Lifespan Cost 3423.98 - Avg Lifespan: 177.83025K Miles (13.2 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 37840
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iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars 
iSEECARS SCORE 
- Reliability 8.749336 / 10
- Value Retention 7.881399 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) 37840 - 49970
USED PRICE 25754 - 44999
MPG 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 32.8 cu ft
Additional Key Info
Family Car Score (Safety and Reliability): 9.4
NHTSA Overall Rating (2024): 5.0 out of 5 stars
IIHS Safety Rating (2024): TOP SAFETY PICK+
Seating Capacity: 8
Cargo Volume: 32.8 Cubic Feet
The trim levels with the most family-friendly features are the 2024 Honda Odyssey Elite and Touring. Those features include:
Key Safety Features
- rear seat reminder
- lane deviation sensors
- lane-keeping assist
- blind spot monitoring
- automatic emergency braking
- adaptive cruise control
Key Storage and Towing Features
- flat-folding or removable rear seats
- hidden storage
Key Comfort Features
- rear climate control
Key Connectivity Features
- A/C power outlets
- Wi-Fi
- USB ports
- Bluetooth connectivity
- rear seat displays
- Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- headphones
Other Key Features
- powered or sensor-activated liftgate
- cupholders
- conversation mirror
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2. Chrysler Pacifica
#1 of 7 Best Minivans for Towing #1 of 3 Best American Minivans #2 of 7 Best Gas Mileage Minivans
- Annual Lifespan Cost 4222.57
- Avg Lifespan: 150.288796875K Miles (11.15 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 39090
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- Reliability 7.22011 / 10
- Value Retention 7.459018 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) 39090 - 58675
USED PRICE 20999 - 43420
MPG 22 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 32.3 cu ft
Additional Key Info
Family Car Score (Safety and Reliability): 8.6
NHTSA Overall Rating (2024): 5.0 out of 5 stars
IIHS Safety Rating (2024): TOP SAFETY PICK
Seating Capacity: 7-8
Cargo Volume: 32.3 Cubic Feet
The trim levels with the most family-friendly features are the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Limited, Pinnacle and Touring L. Those features include:
Key Safety Features
- rear seat reminder
- lane deviation sensors
- lane-keeping assist
- blind spot monitoring
- automatic emergency braking
- adaptive cruise control
Key Storage and Towing Features
- flat-folding or removable rear seats
- hidden storage
Key Comfort Features
- rear climate control
Key Connectivity Features
- A/C power outlets
- USB ports
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- rear seat displays (available)
Other Key Features
- powered or sensor-activated liftgate
- cupholders
- conversation mirror
- built-in vacuum (available)
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How We Rank These Cars
The Best Cars for Moms rank vehicles by iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s average lifespan and annual lifespan cost.
Only vehicles with a NHTSA safety rating of 5 or an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating, along with key family-friendly features like seating, are included and ranked. For each vehicle, we also display an iSeeCars Score.
iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
