&gt; Same reason people spend more money to buy SUVs and crossovers...it&#x27;s &quot;not a minivan.&quot;<p>You should say &quot;three row&quot; crossovers and SUVs. In the two row configuration they are cheaper than most Minivans (e.g. $2500+ cheaper in most cases for a similar trim). Plus the fuel savings (Minivans have universally bad MPG, until the hybrids appear, particularly in the sub-$35K price bracket).