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Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 vs. Chevrolet Express 2500 Review

How the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 stacks up against the Chevrolet Express 2500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Sprinter Van 3500
Price Range: $42,145 - $45,495
2010 Chevrolet Express 2500
Price Range: $25,235 - $32,090
Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 vs. Chevrolet Express 2500 Review

Utility
The Chevrolet Express 2500 will most definitely prove handier than the Dodge for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is likely a better choice than the Chevrolet Express 2500 regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or sizeable dogs.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet packs quite a punch and will knock the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Express 2500 than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Express 2500 and the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Sprinter Van 3500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Chevrolet Express 2500 may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Cost
With respect to MSRP, the Chevrolet Express 2500 costs tremendously less than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 and the Chevrolet Express 2500 definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Express 2500 has a bigger engine than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Chevrolet packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Express 2500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Express 2500 and the Sprinter Van 3500 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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