(August 3, 2015) TORRANCE, Calif. — The 2016 Honda Odyssey goes on sale Aug. 4 with a trim lineup expanded to eight models and a starting price of $29,275. Slotted between EX and EX-L trims, a new Special Edition (SE) is $33,375

It comes with the acclaimed HondaVAC and a comprehensive selection of premium features available lower in the trim lineup, along with class-leading EPA fuel-economy ratings of 19/28/22 mpg city/highway/combined. Honda says the new pricing lineup for the 2016 Odyssey is designed to comfortably and efficiently accommodate the lifestyles of American families.

The new Odyssey SE offers customers a high-value proposition, building on the well-equipped EX to enhance in-vehicle entertainment and convenience with several premium features found in higher trims: Rear Entertainment System (RES), 115V power outlet incorporated into RES control panel, SiriusXM Radio, and HondaVAC in-vehicle vacuum cleaner

"Our Odyssey customers have told us some of the features they value most and we have packaged these in the new Odyssey SE model to create a special value edition that we know American families are going to love," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of Honda Sales.

The Odyssey was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Minivan for Families for its fifth straight year in 2015 and has earned the 2015 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy: Minivan award. Also ranked highest in the ALG Residual Value Awards in the Best Minivan (MPV) category for the fourth consecutive year, the 2016 Odyssey is being introduced following a very successful year of sales and accolades.