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The carnival is one of the most cross-shopped vehicles in its class, so the smart move before buying is to see exactly how it stacks up against the rivals you're considering. Below you'll find head-to-head comparisons against the competitors shoppers ask about most — and every comparison uses the same research methodology, so you can weigh each matchup on equal footing. Explore the detailed comparisons to find the right fit for you.

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Featured carnival comparisons

carnival vs Voyager

carnival vs Voyager

The V-6 gas trims (LX through SX Prestige) are EPA-rated at 18 city/26 highway/21 combined mpg, while the hybrid trims (LXS Hybrid through SX Prestige…

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carnival vs Sienna

carnival vs Sienna

The gas V-6 (LX, LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige) is EPA-rated at 18 city/26 highway/21 combined mpg, while the hybrid trims (LXS Hybrid, EX Hybrid, SX Hybrid, SX…

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carnival vs santa-fe

carnival vs santa-fe

Yes. The gas V-6 (LX, LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige) is EPA-rated 18 city/26 highway/21 combined mpg, while the four hybrid trims (LXS Hybrid, EX Hybrid, SX…

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In-depth comparisons

Latest carnival comparison articles

EX Hybrid
Which trim

EX Hybrid

EX Hybrid pairs the 33-mpg powertrain with a more complete equipment list than the base LXS Hybrid, at 43690 MSRP — the sweet spot for most family buyers who want efficiency without stepping into SX pricing.

LXS Hybrid
Which trim

LXS Hybrid

At 41490, LXS Hybrid undercuts the gas EX (41690) while delivering far better fuel economy — hybrid efficiency for essentially gas-trim money.

LX
Which trim

LX

LX is the cheapest way into a Carnival at 37490, with the standard 287-hp V-6, though you lose a seat versus every other trim.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing the carnival side-by-side with the rivals you're considering is the fastest way to understand where it fits your priorities — and to feel confident before you buy. Each comparison lays the two vehicles out together so the differences are easy to see.

The comparisons below cover the competitors carnival shoppers ask about most. Pick the matchup you're weighing and open its detailed comparison to dig in.

Every comparison uses the same research methodology and is built from the same vehicle data, so each matchup is evaluated on equal footing — no matter which rival you're looking at.

Comparisons are refreshed as new vehicle data becomes available, so the matchups reflect the current model lineups rather than a single snapshot in time.

Start with the rival you're most seriously considering. If you're still narrowing the field, the featured comparisons at the top of this page are the matchups shoppers explore most.

Choose any comparison card on this page. Each one opens a detailed Comparison Detail page with the complete head-to-head — this page is just the starting point that points you to the right one.

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