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Chrysler Town and Country vs. Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 Review

How the Chrysler Town and Country stacks up against the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chrysler Town and Country
Price Range: $25,175 - $36,780
2009 Dodge Sprinter Van 3500
Price Range: $42,145 - $45,495
Chrysler Town and Country vs. Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Chrysler packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chrysler Town and Country is definitely sprier than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 and the Chrysler Town and Country have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Chrysler Town and Country. The Chrysler Town and Country could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 in terms of pickup.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Town and Country over the Sprinter Van 3500. The Sprinter Van 3500 is a better choice than the Town and Country with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or animals. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 outpulls the Chrysler by a big margin.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is considerably heavier than the Chrysler Town and Country. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Sprinter Van 3500 than the Chrysler Town and Country because of its larger tank. The Chrysler Town and Country fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Chrysler Town and Country's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Dodge.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chrysler Town and Country is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. With respect to MSRP, the Chrysler costs tremendously less than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500.

Warranty
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 and the Town and Country have the same basic after-sale protection.

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