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Honda Odyssey finance calculator

Honda's seven or eight-seat MPV, common as a Japanese import for larger NZ families.

Last reviewed: 24 April 2026

The Honda Odyssey is a seven or eight-seat MPV that arrived in NZ-new form through Honda dealers, with NZ-new supply winding down around 2016. Most Odyssey stock on the NZ used market from 2017 onward comes through the Japanese-import channel in the RC1 (2WD) and RC2 (4WD) petrol forms, and increasingly the RC4 e:HEV hybrid from 2017-onward facelift cars. The Odyssey is commonly cross-shopped with the Toyota Estima, Toyota Alphard, Nissan Serena, and occasionally the Mazda MPV on older stock. Financed Odyssey amounts typically fall in the $15,000 to $45,000 band, which covers the bulk of the import market. Import compliance and odometer verification are the commonly cited lender considerations.

Your estimated repayment

Weekly

Disclaimer

$101/week

$201 /fortnight $436 /month
$22,000
$0
7.00% p.a.
5 years

We are not a finance company. Indicative only. Not a quote or offer of credit. Actual rates, fees, and repayments depend on your circumstances and the lender's decision.

Year by year

Odyssey prices and repayments, by era.

Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.

2013-2016 used (RC1/RC2, JDM import)

$15,000

Early fifth-generation. 2.4L petrol CVT, 2WD and 4WD. Typical 80,000 to 140,000 km at import.

Weekly

$68.54

Monthly

$297.02

2017-2019 used (RC1/RC2 facelift)

$22,000

Post-facelift import stock. Honda Sensing on many examples. Common $20k to $28k bracket.

Weekly

$100.53

Monthly

$435.63

2020-2022 used (RC4 e:HEV)

$32,000

Hybrid import stock. Petrol still available. Typical 30,000 to 80,000 km at import.

Weekly

$146.22

Monthly

$633.64

2023+ late imports

$45,000

Near-new RC4 e:HEV imports. Facelifted interior. Still JDM-only, no NZ-new supply.

Weekly

$205.63

Monthly

$891.05

Who this suits

Who buys a Honda Odyssey?

  • Larger families of five to eight who have outgrown a five-seat SUV and need true three-row seating for school and sports runs.
  • Community and church groups in south and west Auckland, Porirua, and south Christchurch who use a van-style MPV for shared transport.
  • Rideshare and shuttle operators running airport transfer work where the eight-seat configuration covers a full booking in one vehicle.
  • Multi-generational households where grandparents, parents, and children travel together regularly and a sliding-door cabin helps on tight parking.
  • Buyers wanting hybrid economy on a people-mover, where the RC4 e:HEV import is the usual path rather than a larger Alphard.

Financing notes

What financing a Odyssey usually looks like.

At $22,000 on a five-year term at 9.5% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $108, or around $469 a month. A near-new RC4 e:HEV import near $45,000 on the same settings runs at about $221 a week. Import examples commonly attract indicative rates 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points above NZ-new equivalents because residual data is thinner, and maximum term is often capped at four or five years. A 10 to 20% deposit and a verified Carjam odometer record are widely observed to support the application.

Model-specific questions

Honda Odyssey finance FAQ.

What is a typical weekly repayment on a Honda Odyssey in New Zealand?

On a $22,000 used RC1 Odyssey at 9.5% indicative over five years with no deposit, the weekly repayment works out to roughly $108. A near-new RC4 e:HEV import near $45,000 on the same settings lands at around $221 a week, and a 20% deposit on that figure drops the weekly to around $177. These figures are illustrative only and actual rates depend on the lender's credit assessment.

Can a Japanese-import Honda Odyssey be financed on standard NZ terms?

Yes, once NZ entry compliance is certified and the first WoF is issued. In our experience, indicative rates on JDM-import Odyssey examples typically sit 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points above an equivalent NZ-new MPV because residual data is thinner. Maximum term is often capped at four or five years, and lenders commonly check the Carjam odometer record before settling.

What indicative rate is common on an Odyssey loan in 2026?

On a late RC1 or RC2 Odyssey import with a clean credit record and a modest deposit, indicative rates from mainstream NZ lenders typically sit in the 9 to 11% range. Older pre-2015 imports land in the 11 to 13% range because the asset is older and lender residual exposure is higher. A thin credit file or recent arrears commonly pushes the rate toward the upper end of the band.

How much deposit is commonly put down on a Japanese-import Odyssey?

A 10 to 20% deposit is widely observed on Odyssey import finance, and some lenders require at least 10% on import stock older than seven years. The deposit lifts approval odds and typically reduces the indicative rate modestly. On a $22,000 Odyssey a 20% deposit shaves roughly $21 off the weekly; on a $45,000 RC4 e:HEV the effect is larger because the loan amount is bigger.

How does Odyssey depreciation affect the finance position on an import?

Odyssey resale has been steady on the NZ used market because supply is import-limited and demand from larger families is consistent, which historically keeps a five-year import loan close to parity from around year two on indicative NZ used-market trends. Year-one depreciation is typically absorbed on the JDM side rather than at NZ retail, which reduces negative-equity risk.

Is the Odyssey e:HEV hybrid worth the finance premium over the petrol RC1 or RC2?

The RC4 e:HEV runs near 5.1 L/100km against 7.8 L/100km on the 2.4L petrol in widely observed NZ driving, which adds up over high-mileage rideshare or family use. The price gap is roughly $10,000 to $15,000 on comparable imports in 2026. Over a five-year loan the fuel saving usually closes the gap above 20,000 km a year; under 12,000 km the petrol case stays stronger.

What term is typical on Odyssey import finance?

Four to five years is the widely observed default on Odyssey import finance, shorter than the seven-year maximum offered on many NZ-new loans. Lenders commonly cap the term so the loan ends while the vehicle is still inside a reasonable residual band. A shorter term also reduces total interest, which is typically material on an import at indicative rates above 9%.

What should a prospective buyer know about financing an Odyssey purchased privately?

Private-sale Odyssey finance is common because most stock trades through smaller import dealers or directly between owners. A broker can source an indicative rate before the price is agreed. A Carjam report typically verifies the odometer, NZ entry date, and any secured interest on the PPSR. A pre-purchase inspection at $180 to $280 is widely regarded as worth the cost.

A formal estimate on a Honda Odyssey.

Our finance partner compares multiple NZ lenders. Calculator inputs travel through to the application, and the partner returns a formal estimate after the lender's credit assessment.

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Disclaimer

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