2009 Dodge Sprinter Van 2500

2009 Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 Price Range: $38,425 - $44,305

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the typical minivan/van to the dealership as the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500. The Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 is tremendously pricier than the typical minivan/van when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the typical minivan/van over the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500. The Sprinter Van 2500 is a better choice than the typical minivan/van when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or big pets.

Dimensions
The typical minivan/van is substantially heavier than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500. The Sprinter Van 2500's tank is about the same size as the typical minivan/van's, though the average minivan/van's is somewhat bigger. The typical minivan/van and the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The typical minivan/van's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the typical minivan/van packs quite a punch and will knock the Sprinter Van 2500 down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the typical minivan/van and the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Sprinter Van 2500's engine is substantially smaller than the average minivan/van's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The typical minivan/van has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 isn't much more powerful than the typical minivan/van.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Sprinter Van 2500 isn't quite as generous as the typical minivan/van's.