By Thane Peterson

Price

The Mazda5 is one of the least expensive minivans on the market, with an average recent selling price of just $20,289, according to the Power Information Network, seven grand less than the average midsize van. The entry-level Sport version starts at just $18,630 with a five-speed manual transmission, rising to $21,395 for the midrange Touring model and $23,150 for the fanciest Grand Touring trim line.