2010 Ford E-150

2010 Ford E-150 Price Range: $25,250 - $30,955

Utility
The Ford E-150 will most certainly prove more convenient than the average minivan/van for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The E-150 is likely a better choice than the typical minivan/van regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or big animals. There's little the Ford E-150 can tow that the typical minivan/van cannot.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford E-150 than the average minivan/van because of its larger tank. The average minivan/van and the Ford E-150 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford E-150's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the average minivan/van may give a sprier 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 about the same to get the typical minivan/van to the dealership as the E-150. In terms of MSRP, the E-150 doesn't cost much less than the typical minivan/van.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the typical minivan/van is most certainly more maneuverable than the Ford E-150, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The typical minivan/van's engine is a bit smaller than the Ford E-150's, but not terribly so.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford E-150 offers a bit more head room than the average minivan/van, there really isn't much of a difference. The E-150 is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the average minivan/van.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Ford E-150 isn't quite as generous as the average minivan/van's.