2016 Honda Odyssey: What's Changed

• Most significant changes: New Special Edition (SE) Honda Odyssey model adds rear entertainment system, 115-volt power outlet, satellite radio and in-vehicle vacuum cleaner for $950 premium
• Price change: $300 higher on the LX model Honda Odyssey and $150 higher on all others
• On sale: Since Aug. 4
• Which should you buy, 2015 or 2016? 2015

CARS.COM — Just when you thought you’d seen it all — at least with minivans — Honda scored a coup by giving the 2015 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite model minivan an industry-first, built-in vacuum cleaner. The Touring’s vacuum stores in the rear cargo area, runs off the Odyssey’s 12-volt battery and can reach all corners of the interior.

For 2016, the Honda minivan’s vacuum cleaner isn’t just restricted to the Touring Elite: it also is available in the SE model, which includes a rear entertainment system, 115-volt power outlet and satellite radio. The Honda Odyssey SE’s $34,255 base price is $950 more than the EX model it’s based on, so if you covet the vacuum, but the $45,630 Touring Elite model is out of reach, here’s your chance. (All prices include an $880 destination charge.)

The SE trim level model Odyssey’s arrival is a smoke signal from Honda that a redesigned Odyssey is coming for 2017, and as usual Honda hasn’t spilled the beans on what will change in the vehicle.

Otherwise, the rest of Honda’s Odyssey lineup — LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite — remains unchanged for 2016.

That’s OK because the current minivan model earned a Best Bet designation from Cars.com’s editors for its well-rounded performance, reasonable fuel economy, and a roomy interior made with quality materials. The clincher for families with young children: It can fit three child-safety seats in the second row, which adjusts for width (and fore-aft on all trims except the LX).

If you’re not into the Touring’s vacuums, there are plenty of 2015 model years in Cars.com’s new-car inventory ready for comparison. There are also dealer lease and finance deals on the 2015 Odyssey through Sept. 8.

Opting for a 2016 Honda Odyssey is still a decent move, especially if you want the SE trim level model. Honda’s price increases at dealers are modest for 2016, plus you get the benefit of a newer model year that will boost resale value down the road.