Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Grand Caravan is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Sprinter Van 3500. The Grand Caravan is tremendously less costly than the Sprinter Van 3500 with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Grand Caravan over the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. Towing is considerably more the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's forte than it is the Dodge Grand Caravan's.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is substantially more bulky than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 than the Grand Caravan because of its larger tank. The Dodge Grand Caravan fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Dodge Grand Caravan's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Sprinter Van 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Dodge Grand Caravan is most certainly more maneuverable than the Sprinter Van 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Grand Caravan's engine isn't much larger than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's. Torque equals pickup, and the Sprinter Van 3500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Grand Caravan finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is significantly more powerful than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Warranty
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 and the Dodge Grand Caravan have the same basic warranty.