2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Price Range: $21,800 - $28,660

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge Grand Caravan to the dealership as the average minivan/van. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Dodge Grand Caravan is a little more economical than the typical minivan/van. The Dodge Grand Caravan is considerably less pricey than the average minivan/van as far as MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Dodge Grand Caravan nor the typical minivan/van has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is considerably more the average minivan/van's forte than it is the Dodge Grand Caravan's.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Grand Caravan for a fill-up more often than the typical minivan/van because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the typical minivan/van's front cabin compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan. While the rear of the average minivan/van offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Dodge Grand Caravan, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The typical minivan/van is considerably heavier than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical minivan/van than the Dodge Grand Caravan because of its larger tank. The Dodge Grand Caravan and the typical minivan/van compete for the same parking spaces. The average minivan/van's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Grand Caravan may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the typical minivan/van packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Grand Caravan down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Dodge Grand Caravan is most certainly sprier than the average minivan/van, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The typical minivan/van has a more massive engine than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The typical minivan/van packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the typical minivan/van will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Grand Caravan finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Grand Caravan isn't quite as generous as the typical minivan/van's.