July 23, 2007
2007 Minivan Challenge:
Feature comparison
by Paul Williams
The vehicles provided for the Minivan Challenge contain the equipment as described in the chart below. "No/A" indicates that a particular feature is available on that trim livel (eg. Sienna LE, Odyssey EX-L) at additional cost, but was not included with the vehicle tested. "NO" indicates that the feature is not available on that trim level. However, it may be available as standard or optional equipment on more expensive trim levels (eg. Sienna XLE Limited, Odyssey Touring).
2007 Hyundai Entourage GLS Leather 2007 Toyota Sienna LE 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L 2007 Mazda5 GT 2008 Nissan Quest 2008 Pontiac Montana SV-6 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring
Price ($) 37,195 36,860 40,000 24,995 36,998 31,970 35,995
Electronic Stability Control Yes No/A Yes No No Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes No/A Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Antilock Brakes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power sliding doors (2) Yes Yes Yes No Yes No/A Yes
Power rear door Yes No/A No No Yes No Yes
Navigation system No No/A No No No No/A No/A
Leather interior Yes No/A Yes No/A No/A No/A No/A
Automatic climate control Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes
DVD entertainment ystem Yes No/A No/A No No/A No/A No/A
Backup warning sensor Yes No/A No/A No Yes No/A No/A
Side curtain airbags Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Telescope steering No Yes Yes No No No No
Power pedals No No No No Yes No Yes
Heated front seats Yes No/A Yes No/A Yes No/A No/A
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Paul Williams is an Ottawa-based freelance automotive writer and senior writer for CanadianDriver.
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