2009 Dodge Sprinter Van 3500

2009 Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 Price Range: $42,145 - $45,495

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the typical minivan/van packs quite a punch and will knock the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the average minivan/van and the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical minivan/van has a bigger engine than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The typical minivan/van has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the typical minivan/van over the Sprinter Van 3500. The Sprinter Van 3500 is likely a better choice than the typical minivan/van with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or animals. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's forte than it is the average minivan/van's.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's tank is almost the same size as the typical minivan/van's, though the typical minivan/van's is a little larger. The typical minivan/van 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; on the flip side, the average minivan/van may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

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 3500. Regarding MSRP, the typical minivan/van costs tremendously less than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 isn't quite as generous as the typical minivan/van's.