2026 Honda Odyssey Sport-L: O’Fallon Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: 2026 Honda Odyssey Sport-L

Sport-L sits one step above the EX-L at $43,895 MSRP (plus $1,495 destination) — about $1,100 more — and spends that money on looks rather than mechanics. Standard 19-inch alloy wheels, exclusive dark exterior trim and badging, and red-stitched leather seating set it apart visually, and it adds a third-row USB charging port that the EX-L doesn’t have. Everything mechanical carries over unchanged from the EX-L: the same 280-hp 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, and 19/28/22 mpg rating. It’s the trim for buyers who want a sportier-looking Odyssey without paying for Touring’s added technology.

2026 Honda Odyssey Sport-L front three-quarter view showing 19-inch alloy wheels and exclusive exterior styling
Sport-L’s 19-inch wheels and exclusive styling are the visible difference from the EX-L. Photo: Honda.

A styling trim, not a performance trim

Don’t let the name mislead you — Sport-L doesn’t add horsepower, a stiffer suspension tune, or any change to how the Odyssey drives. What it adds is presence: darker exterior trim and badging, 19-inch alloy wheels in place of the EX-L’s smaller standard set, and an interior finished in red-stitched leather that reads noticeably sportier than the EX-L’s cabin even though the seats underneath are built the same way. For a lot of St. Charles County buyers cross-shopping a minivan against an SUV on looks alone, that visual step often closes the gap. Under the sheet metal, Sport-L runs the exact same 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, and front-wheel-drive layout as every other 2026 Odyssey — 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque, EPA-rated 19 city, 28 highway, 22 combined.

The other real functional difference is small but useful for families with growing kids: Sport-L adds a USB charging port in the third row, on top of the second-row charging every trim already has standard. It’s a minor spec on paper, but if your third-row passengers are teenagers with their own phones, it matters on the drive out to a soccer tournament in Wentzville or a weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Everything the EX-L already has, plus the upgrade

Sport-L inherits every standard feature from the EX-L below it: the new-for-2026 leather-trimmed seating across all three rows, Magic Slide second-row seats that shift side to side and fore-and-aft, power sliding doors and a programmable-height power tailgate, the CabinTalk intercom, and the full Honda Sensing driver-assist suite. Nothing is removed to make room for the styling upgrade — Sport-L is strictly additive over the EX-L, which is part of why the price gap between the two trims stays fairly small.

What Odyssey buyers say about Frank Leta Honda

William Readenour and his wife picked up their new Odyssey with help from Nathan and finance manager Hamzeh Elhasan and called it “a wonderful experience,” adding, “No pressure just really pleasant people!” — the kind of low-key visit that matters when you’re weighing 19-inch wheels and red stitching against the plainer EX-L rather than making a split-second decision. Doug V., who leased both an Odyssey and a Passport in the same visit with sales consultant Tracy Kelley, called the communication “great and not pushy” and said he was “in and out in under two hours.” That kind of efficiency shows up repeatedly in Frank Leta Honda’s Google reviews, which run to more than 3,200 total at roughly 4.6 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sport-L worth the extra cost over the EX-L?

If the 19-inch wheels, darker styling, and red-stitched interior matter to you, yes — the roughly $1,100 premium buys a meaningfully different look for a mechanically identical van. If styling doesn’t move the needle for your family, the EX-L delivers the same drivetrain and the same new-for-2026 leather for less.

Does the Sport-L have more power than the EX-L?

No. Every 2026 Odyssey trim — EX-L through Elite — shares the identical 280-hp 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive. Sport-L’s “Sport” naming refers to its appearance, not a performance upgrade.

What color options does the Sport-L come in?

Honda offers the 2026 Odyssey in several exterior colors that vary by trim and availability; current stock and colors on the lot are best confirmed on Frank Leta Honda’s new-inventory page, since color availability shifts throughout the model year.

Where can I see a 2026 Odyssey Sport-L near O’Fallon?

Frank Leta Honda at 500 Auto Mall Drive stocks Sport-L trims alongside the rest of the Odyssey lineup, a short drive from Cottleville, St. Peters, and Wentzville off I-70.

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MSRP excludes the $1,495 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are 2026 EPA estimates. Equipment and availability are subject to change; confirm current specifications with Frank Leta Honda. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Frank Leta Honda.