Spend a little extra on the Odyssey EX and you'll get a little more equipment - and perhaps a lot more convenience. Foremost, the manual sliding doors found on the base model are upgraded to power, which is a great help, especially with passengers who are very young or old.
On the outside you will notice roof rails (with a full load of road-trippers, you'll need this for cargo) and good-looking alloy wheels. And the heated power side mirrors will be a blessing on icy or snowy days.
On steamy days you'll bow to the upgraded air conditioning system, which has dual automatic controls for the front and manual control for the rear. Second-row passengers won't be sideswiped by Old Sol, as their windows come with integrated sunshades.
Everyone's ears will enjoy the 6-speaker audio system, complete with 6-CD, in-dash changer; it's ready for your XM Satellite Radio subscription. Steering wheel-mounted controls are at the fingertips of the driver, who also enjoys an 8-way power adjustment mechanism on his seat.
The EX is a very safe vehicle to ride in, thanks to its full complement of air bags. This includes side-curtain units (with rollover sensors) for all three rows. It also comes with ABS, stability assist, and traction control.
Another great standard feature of the Odyssey EX is Homelink, a system that integrates your residential security/entry system into one remote control.