2027 Honda Odyssey Trim Levels: EX-L vs Sport-L vs Touring vs Elite
Four trims build on the same family-focused Odyssey foundation, with the meaningful differences concentrated in appearance, rear-seat technology, convenience, and premium comfort.
The 2027 Honda Odyssey is built around the practical things families use every day: wide power sliding-door access, flexible three-row seating, and a cabin that can change quickly as the mix of adults, kids, car seats, groceries, sports gear, and luggage changes. Magic Slide second-row seats and the fold-away third row are part of that usefulness from the start.
Choosing a trim is less about changing what the Odyssey can fundamentally do and more about deciding how much equipment you want around that shared foundation. Seating capacity, drivetrain, core cargo flexibility, and fuel-economy ratings stay consistent across the lineup, so material, technology, appearance, and convenience upgrades can be judged on their own merits.
Around Middletown and Orange County, the same basic Odyssey can cover school runs, Route 211 errands, tournament weekends, and longer Hudson Valley trips at any trim level. This guide starts with what every Odyssey already provides, then isolates the upgrades that meaningfully change day-to-day use so you can see where paying more makes sense for your household.
Buyer-Fit Shortcuts
Which 2027 Odyssey Trim Fits Your Family Routine?
Pick the family need that shows up most often in your week. The result points to the first Odyssey trim that fully addresses it, plus one nearby alternative to keep on the test-drive list.
Your Best Fit
Everyday Family Comfort & Value
2027 Honda Odyssey EX-L
Why It Fits
EX-L is the lowest-priced trim and already covers the core family job with the shared seating flexibility plus a strong comfort and convenience baseline.
Also Compare
Compare Sport-L when its sport-themed appearance and third-row charging are benefits you will notice often enough to justify the step.
2027 Honda Odyssey Trim Level Answers in 60 Seconds▼
How many 2027 Honda Odyssey trims are there? Four: EX-L, Sport-L, Touring, and Elite.
What are the 2027 Odyssey starting prices? EX-L starts at $43,195 MSRP*, Sport-L at $44,295*, Touring at $47,895*, and Elite at $52,095*.
Do all 2027 Odyssey trims seat eight? Yes. Every trim has an eight-person seating capacity, Honda's flexible Magic Slide second-row seating, and the 60/40 split third-row Magic Seat.
Does any Odyssey trim add AWD or a different engine? No. All four use the 280-hp 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive. Intelligent Traction Management with Snow mode is standard.
Which 2027 Odyssey gets the rear entertainment system and CabinWatch? Touring is the first trim with the 12.8-inch Advanced Rear Entertainment System and CabinWatch. Elite includes them too.
Which trim adds ventilated seats? Elite. It also adds a heated steering wheel, the 11-speaker 500-watt audio system, Multi-Zone Audio, and hands-free power-tailgate access.
What changed for 2027? The four-trim structure and shared mechanical formula continue. Each listed starting price is $400 higher than the corresponding 2026 trim, while EX-L and Sport-L move from leather-trimmed seating to HondaTex; Touring and Elite keep leather-trimmed seating.
What Every 2027 Odyssey Gives You
The core family hardware does not depend on moving up the trim ladder
Every 2027 Odyssey uses the same 280-hp V6, 10-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive layout, eight-passenger seating, core Magic Slide and third-row Magic Seat flexibility, and 19/28/22 MPG EPA ratings*. Power sliding doors, a power tailgate, a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, wireless phone charging, and the main Honda Sensing driver-assistance systems are also part of the shared foundation.
That consistency keeps the trim decision focused. An upper trim does not buy more seats, a different drivetrain, or a larger basic cargo area; it changes the equipment around the same minivan. The comparison below separates those upgrades so a higher trim only earns its price when the difference matters in repeated use.
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What Actually Changes Across the 2027 Odyssey Lineup?
Move among the topics based on what matters to your household. Each panel isolates a different part of the trim decision, keeping cosmetic changes, family technology, convenience, and comfort in their proper proportion.
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Comparison Topic 1 of 7
Start With EX-L, Then Look for a Reason to Move Up
At a Glance
At a Glance comparison
Shared foundation
The V6/FWD mechanical package, eight-seat layout, core cargo flexibility, and fuel-economy ratings stay consistent across all four trims.
EX-L
Start with the complete baseline: the lowest-priced trim already delivers the Odyssey's core family flexibility and a substantial comfort/convenience package.
Sport-L
Decide whether style matters: this is a relatively small step focused mainly on sport-themed design plus third-row charging.
Touring
Decide whether family technology matters: Touring introduces the broadest functional equipment change in the lineup.
Elite
Decide whether premium comfort matters: the final step concentrates on front-seat comfort, audio, and hands-free cargo access.
The Lineup Changes More in Equipment Than Capability
Because the same core minivan hardware runs through all four trims, the cleanest way to shop is to start at EX-L and identify the first upgrade you can connect to a real routine. The rest of the slider shows exactly where those differences appear.
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What Changed for the 2027 Honda Odyssey?
What's New
What's New comparison
Price movement
Each 2027 trim starts $400 higher than its 2026 counterpart: EX-L $43,195*, Sport-L $44,295*, Touring $47,895*, and Elite $52,095*.
Lower-trim seating material
EX-L changes from 2026 leather-trimmed seating to HondaTex-trimmed seats. Sport-L changes from leather trim with red stitching to HondaTex with red stitching. Touring and Elite continue with leather-trimmed seating.
HondaTex Is the Main 2027 Trim Change
Pricing moved up $400 across the lineup, and HondaTex replaces leather-trimmed seating on EX-L and Sport-L. The core Odyssey hardware and overall four-trim structure continue, so returning shoppers will find a familiar lineup.
Comparison Topic 3 of 7
How Do Price and Purpose Change From EX-L to Elite?
Pricing & Roles
Pricing & Roles comparison
EX-L - $43,195*
Lowest-priced 2027 Odyssey and the strongest place to start when the standard family equipment already covers the routine.
Sport-L - $44,295*
A $1,100 step from EX-L. The reason is mainly visual identity plus expanded third-row charging rather than a mechanical or seating upgrade.
Touring - $47,895*
A $3,600 step from Sport-L. This is the broadest functional step because it adds the rear entertainment/CabinWatch/navigation package, parking sensors, and leather-trimmed seating.
Elite - $52,095*
A $4,200 step from Touring. It focuses on ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, premium audio, Multi-Zone Audio, and hands-free tailgate access.
Each Price Step Serves a Different Purpose
Sport-L is a modest $1,100 preference step. Touring costs $3,600 more than Sport-L but introduces several family-facing systems and leather-trimmed seating. Elite costs another $4,200 for a narrower set of comfort, audio, and cargo-access conveniences. Whether either larger jump is worth it depends on use, not trim rank.
Comparison Topic 4 of 7
Does Any Higher Trim Change the Odyssey's Space?
Seating & Cargo
Seating & Cargo comparison
Seating capacity
Eight passengers on every trim. The multi-function second-row center seat and Magic Slide second-row seats keep the passenger layout consistent.
Seat flexibility
Magic Slide second-row seats and the one-motion 60/40 split third-row Magic Seat are shared across the lineup.
Standard cargo volume*
32.8 cu. ft. behind row three 86.6 cu. ft. behind row two 140.7 cu. ft. behind row one These standard figures apply to EX-L, Sport-L, Touring, and Elite.
The Space Is Shared; the Rear-Seat Experience Is Not
For school gear, groceries, luggage, and changing passenger loads, EX-L provides the same core seating and standard cargo measurements as Elite. Move up because technology, materials, or convenience improve the experience around that space - not because a higher trim is meaningfully roomier.
Comparison Topic 5 of 7
Where Does Family Technology Meaningfully Change?
Family Technology
Family Technology comparison
EX-L foundation
9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charger, CabinTalk in-car PA system, and front/center-console/2nd-row USB connectivity.
Sport-L
Extends charging to the third row while using the established 9-inch screen and 7-speaker audio foundation.
Touring
Adds the 12.8-inch Advanced Rear Entertainment System, CabinWatch rear-seat monitor, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
Elite
Multi-Zone Audio joins the 11-speaker 500-watt premium audio system, while the Touring rear-seat technology package continues.
Touring Is Where Rear-Passenger Technology Changes
Sport-L mainly extends charging reach. Touring adds the systems most likely to change a long drive with kids - built-in entertainment, CabinWatch, navigation, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Elite changes the audio experience more than it changes the family-technology toolkit.
Comparison Topic 6 of 7
How Does Cabin Comfort Change as You Move Up?
Comfort & Materials
Comfort & Materials comparison
EX-L
HondaTex-trimmed seats, heated front seats, power front seats with driver memory, tri-zone climate control, moonroof, and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Sport-L
HondaTex with red stitching, a red-stitched steering wheel, and red ambient lighting.
Touring
Moves to leather-trimmed seats and adds 3rd-row integrated sunshades while keeping the established heated front seats.
Elite
Adds heated and ventilated front seats and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel for the largest front-seat comfort change.
Material and Comfort Upgrades Arrive in Two Stages
Sport-L changes the cabin's visual character, not its underlying comfort hardware. Touring moves to leather-trimmed seating and extends sunshades to the third row; Elite then adds the only major front-seat climate-comfort step with ventilation and steering-wheel heat.
Comparison Topic 7 of 7
Which Trims Add Everyday Convenience?
Everyday Convenience
Everyday Convenience comparison
Shared driver-assistance base
Honda Sensing technologies, blind-spot information with cross-traffic monitoring, rearview camera, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow are part of the shared lineup foundation.
Power-door convenience
Power sliding doors and a programmable-height power tailgate are standard, so basic family loading convenience does not require an upper trim.
Touring parking help
Touring is the first trim with front and rear parking sensors, useful when the minivan regularly works through tighter lots and busy family drop-off zones.
Elite cargo access
Elite changes the standard power tailgate to hands-free access, a small but repeatable benefit when both hands are occupied with bags, strollers, or sports gear.
Most Everyday Convenience Is Already Standard
Touring's parking sensors can matter in crowded lots and pickup lines; Elite's hands-free tailgate is a narrower hands-full benefit. Neither changes the core Honda Sensing package, so these should be treated as convenience steps rather than a different safety tier.
Family Practicality With a Surprisingly Lively Side
Car and Driver's 8.5/10 review highlights the Odyssey's blend of family-friendly versatility and enjoyable road manners. Its energetic V6, direct steering, composed ride, roomy third row, and flexible Magic Slide second row help make daily family use feel easier without making the van feel dull to drive.
Testing of the mechanically similar 2025 Odyssey Elite produced a 6.4-second 0-60 mph run and 28 mpg at 75 mph. More importantly for trim shoppers, Car and Driver notes that the Odyssey is well equipped even lower in the lineup—so higher trims build on an already strong foundation with added comfort, technology, and convenience.
Still Between Two Odyssey Trims?
Answer six questions to identify the lowest trim that still satisfies the strongest equipment requirement you select.
Open any trim for its defining additions, its relationship to the neighboring choice, and the ownership reason those changes may matter. Later panels stay focused on what is new, upgraded, or changed from the neighboring trim instead of rebuilding the equipment list from the beginning.
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2027 Honda Odyssey EX-L
The complete family baseline: full Odyssey space and convenience without paying for upper-trim technology
2027 Honda Odyssey EX-L highlights
Starting MSRP*
$43,195
Powertrain
• 3.5L V6: 280 hp / 262 lb-ft• Transmission: 10-speed automatic• Drivetrain: FWD with Snow mode
EPA-estimated fuel economy*
19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG
Family space
• Eight seats• Magic Slide 2nd-row seats• 60/40 split 3rd-row Magic Seat• 32.8 cu. ft. standard cargo behind row three
Core comfort
• HondaTex-trimmed seats• Heated front seats• Power front seats with driver memory• Tri-zone automatic climate control• One-touch power moonroof• 2nd-row sunshades
Core technology & convenience
• 9-inch touchscreen• Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto• Wireless phone charger• CabinTalk in-car PA system• Power sliding doors• Power tailgate
Best fit
Families that want the Odyssey's full people-and-cargo formula and strong everyday comfort without paying for sport appearance, rear entertainment, CabinWatch, or Elite-level comfort.
Real-World Analysis: EX-L Is Already a Fully Formed Odyssey
EX-L matters because it is not a bare-bones entry trim. Starting here does not give up passenger capacity, power, fuel-economy ratings, or the Odyssey's core seat-and-cargo flexibility, so the value case is stronger than simply being the lowest-priced badge.
For a routine built around school runs, Route 211 errands, practices, and weekend packing, ask whether anything above EX-L removes a recurring annoyance. Sport-L mostly changes appearance and rear charging; Touring is the first broader technology step. If neither solves a problem you encounter often, EX-L is a complete stopping point.
On a test drive, use EX-L to establish the baseline before looking higher. Check second-row walk-in access, move the outboard seats with the center seat installed and removed, fold the third row, and make sure the cabin already works for the passengers and gear you carry most often.
• HondaTex-trimmed seats with red stitching• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching• Red ambient LED lighting
Passenger charging
3rd-row USB charging
Best fit
Shoppers who like the darker sport look and want device charging to reach third-row passengers, while leaving the V6/FWD and family-space specifications unchanged from EX-L.
Real-World Analysis: Sport-L Is a Preference-Driven Step
At $1,100 over EX-L, Sport-L is a relatively small price step, but the benefit is intentionally narrow. Most of what you are buying is the sport-themed look; USB charging that reaches the third row is the main functional addition.
That can be worthwhile when appearance meaningfully affects how much you like the van or when back-row passengers regularly need power. Otherwise, EX-L delivers nearly the same day-to-day minivan experience for less. If built-in entertainment, CabinWatch, or parking assistance is the real goal, Touring is the more relevant comparison.
Compare Sport-L and EX-L side by side rather than on paper alone. The wheels, stitching, and cabin accents are visual upgrades, so the step makes the most sense when that identity is something you will appreciate every time you use the Odyssey.
The biggest functional step for long family trips and rear-seat technology
2027 Honda Odyssey Touring highlights
Starting MSRP*
$47,895
Price relationship*
• +$3,600 vs. Sport-L• +$4,700 vs. EX-L
Changes from Sport-L
Touring is not a straight visual carryover of Sport-L. It keeps 19-inch wheels but uses its own alloy design, moves to leather-trimmed seating and a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel, and drops Sport-L's red-stitch/red-ambient appearance treatment.
Step-Up Features
Rear-seat technology
• 12.8-inch Advanced Rear Entertainment System• CabinWatch rear-seat monitor
Travel & parking technology
• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation• Wi-Fi hotspot capability• Front and rear parking sensors
Families who routinely take longer trips, carry rear passengers who will use the entertainment system, or want CabinWatch and parking sensors often enough to justify the larger step.
Real-World Analysis: Touring Changes More of the Family Experience
Touring asks $3,600 more than Sport-L ($4,700 over EX-L), but it is not simply Sport-L with more equipment. It moves away from Sport-L's red-accented appearance package and into a leather-and-technology role, with the biggest functional gains centered on rear passengers and parking assistance.
For households that routinely travel with kids or other rear passengers, the entertainment and CabinWatch systems can reduce trip friction, while parking sensors can help in crowded lots and pickup lines. Leather-trimmed seating and third-row sunshades add polish, but they do not need to be equally important to every buyer for Touring to make sense.
When you compare Touring in person, put the family systems through a realistic scenario: sit someone in the third row, check CabinWatch visibility, test the entertainment screen from the rear seats, and use the parking sensors in a normal lot. Touring earns its price when those tools solve hassles you encounter regularly.
Shoppers who already want Touring-level family technology and will regularly appreciate ventilated seats, steering-wheel heat, stronger audio, and hands-free tailgate access.
Real-World Analysis: Elite Is About Making the Same Odyssey More Comfortable
Elite is the largest single step in the ladder at $4,200 above Touring, but it does not broaden passenger space, capability, or the major family-technology package. The premium is concentrated in the driver/front-passenger experience, audio, and hands-free cargo access.
That makes Touring a strong stopping point for shoppers who moved up for rear-seat technology. Elite makes more sense when front-seat comfort is something you will appreciate through warm summers and cold Hudson Valley mornings, and when the audio and hands-free conveniences add value often enough to justify the final price step.
Elite is easiest to evaluate from the front seats and cargo area. Try the seat ventilation, steering-wheel heat, audio system, and hands-free tailgate rather than treating the badge as the benefit. If those are features you will use weekly, the final step has a clear ownership purpose.
Use the live Odyssey listings to see which trims and colors are currently represented, then test the differences a spec sheet cannot settle for your family: second-row access, how easily the Magic Slide seats fit your routine, rear visibility, third-row comfort, parking feel, and whether Touring or Elite cabin features are worth the step for the miles you actually drive.
Because every 2027 Odyssey shares the same basic passenger space, V6 powertrain, and family-focused layout, choosing a trim comes down to deciding which upgrades will actually improve the way you use the van.
2027 Honda Odyssey adjacent trim decision guide
EX-L or Sport-L?
Start with EX-L unless the Sport-L identity matters to you. Sport-L makes the stronger case when its darker styling or third-row charging is something you will genuinely appreciate; the underlying family capability is unchanged.
Sport-L or Touring?
This is the biggest change in how the Odyssey supports passengers. Touring becomes worthwhile when its added rear-seat, parking, and cabin technology will solve recurring family needs rather than occasional ones.
Touring or Elite?
Touring already covers the major family-technology upgrades. Move to Elite when the added front-seat comfort, premium audio, and hands-free cargo convenience would noticeably improve everyday ownership.
Still caught between two trims? The quick Trim Finder below can help turn those remaining tradeoffs into a clearer starting point.
Interactive Trim Finder
Which 2027 Odyssey Trim Fits Your Priorities?
Answer six questions. The result favors the lowest trim that still satisfies the strongest equipment requirement you selected.
Does Odyssey Touring keep the Sport-L gloss-black and red-accent styling?▼
No. Touring keeps a 19-inch wheel size but uses its own alloy-wheel design, moves to leather-trimmed seating and a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel, and does not carry Sport-L's red-stitch/red-ambient appearance treatment forward.
Which 2027 Odyssey trims have leather-trimmed seats?▼
Touring and Elite have leather-trimmed seating. EX-L uses HondaTex-trimmed seats, while Sport-L uses HondaTex with red stitching.
Do all 2027 Odyssey trims have the same towing capacity?▼
Yes. Honda lists a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds* for EX-L, Sport-L, Touring, and Elite when properly equipped, so towing capacity does not require moving up the trim ladder.
What fuel does the 2027 Honda Odyssey use?▼
Honda specifies regular unleaded fuel for all four 2027 Odyssey trims.
Which 2027 Odyssey trim first adds third-row sunshades?▼
Touring is the first trim with third-row integrated sunshades. EX-L and Sport-L have second-row sunshades, while Elite includes the Touring third-row coverage too.
Where can I compare Honda Odyssey trims near Middletown, NY?▼
Middletown Honda is at 520 Route 211 E in Middletown. Use the trim-specific shopping links in this guide to narrow the current Odyssey listings before visiting, then compare the seating, visibility, technology, and comfort differences in person.
At Middletown Honda
Why Shop Your Odyssey at Middletown Honda?
Middletown Honda's MH Advantage combines what the dealership identifies as the largest inventory in Orange County with MH Hassle Free Pricing. For Odyssey shoppers, a broader selection can make it easier to compare available trims, colors, and equipment in one place, while upfront market-based pricing gives you a clearer starting point before trade and financing enter the conversation.
For qualifying purchases, Same Day Vehicle Delivery can keep a completed decision from becoming another dealership trip once payment or financing, insurance, registration, and required paperwork are ready. Concierge Service also gives owners a familiar point of contact for vehicle features, ownership questions, and next steps after delivery.
Middletown Honda has served Orange County for more than three decades and has been family-owned since the late 1990s. That local continuity carries into Honda-certified service technicians, Genuine Honda Parts, scheduled maintenance and repairs, plus no-appointment Honda Express Service for eligible routine maintenance—all from the same Route 211 location used for sales, trade, and financing.
Disclaimers: *Honda's U.S. 2027 Odyssey pricing was checked on September 10, 2026; figures shown are manufacturer suggested retail prices. Honda lists tax, license, registration, destination charges, accessories, and applicable premium-color charges separately. Dealer selling prices and manufacturer pricing may change. *EPA estimates for the 2027 Odyssey trims shown here are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG. Your results can differ based on traffic, temperature, cargo and passenger load, vehicle condition, fuel, and driving habits. *Cargo measurements use Honda's published standard-volume figures unless otherwise noted. Actual usable space depends on seating position, seat removal/folding, cargo shape, and configuration. *Honda lists a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds for all 2027 Odyssey trims when properly equipped. Towing requires appropriate equipment and loading; consult the vehicle documentation for limits and requirements. *Vehicle specifications, equipment, software, trim availability, accessories, and pricing may change. Confirm the exact vehicle's equipment and status on its vehicle detail page/window sticker before purchase. *Driver-assistance features have operating limits. Drivers remain responsible for vehicle control; consult Honda documentation for system conditions, limitations, and instructions. *The Car and Driver 8.5/10 rating and cited instrumented results were checked on September 10, 2026. The current 2027 review reports test data from a 2025 Odyssey Elite; those figures describe that tested vehicle rather than a separate instrumented 2027 test. *Middletown Honda inventory is dynamic. The Odyssey inventory page may include multiple model years and configurations; confirm the model year, trim, equipment, pricing, and availability of the exact vehicle before visiting. *Middletown Honda pricing programs, delivery options, financing paths, trade tools, service offerings, and dealership program terms can change. Same Day Vehicle Delivery and Express Service are subject to eligibility, transaction, scheduling, and availability requirements. Confirm current terms with the dealership.
