This comparison looks at well-equipped minivans, specifically, those from the 2006 or 2007 model years equipped with leather seats, a DVD entertainment system, and other luxury options. (Five vans met the basic criteria but were not included: a version of Chrysler's minivans with the 3.3-liter V6, which could not be optioned to include enough equipment to be comparable to the others here, the Hyundai Entourage, which is almost identical to the Kia Sedona but more expensive, the Saturn Relay and Pontiac SV6, which were completely identical to GM's two minivans already included, and the Mercury Monterey, which is identical to the Ford Freestar.)

The ten vehicles in this group have the following equipment, except where otherwise noted: power windows, locks, mirrors, sliding doors, and liftgate, antilock brakes with traction and stability control, dual heated power front seats, leather seating, a sunroof, satellite radio, a 6-disc CD changer, automatic climate control, and front-seat torso and front and rear seat head-protecting side airbags.

Minivans all have the same basic function: to provide comfort, practicality, safety, and value. And these ten, most of which are priced near or above $30,000, also ought to provide a feeling of luxury.

Most vans seem to achieve this. Read on to see which ones really don't, which are the best values and which are overpriced, and which one delivers the best blend of virtues.

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