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Price Range: $29,725 - $35,535
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Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford E-350 Super Duty packs quite a punch and will knock the average minivan/van down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
With that kind of horsepower, the Ford E-350 Super Duty is a true sports car.
Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the average minivan/van is most certainly more maneuverable than the Ford E-350 Super Duty, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The E-350 Super Duty's engine is substantially more sizeable than the typical minivan/van's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones.
The average minivan/van could learn a lesson or two from the Ford E-350 Super Duty regarding pickup.
Torque equals pickup, and the E-350 Super Duty will have picked up and gone by the time the average minivan/van finally gets moving.
Utility
The typical minivan/van will most definitely prove handier than the Ford E-350 Super Duty for those of you with frequent child-cargo.
The Ford E-350 Super Duty is a better choice than the average minivan/van regarding hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or large dogs.
The E-350 Super Duty outpulls the average minivan/van by a big margin.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford E-350 Super Duty offers a bit more head room than the typical minivan/van, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
While the rear of the Ford E-350 Super Duty provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the average minivan/van, there really isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the E-350 Super Duty than the typical minivan/van because of its larger tank.
The typical minivan/van and the Ford E-350 Super Duty compete for the same parking spaces.
The Ford E-350 Super Duty's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the typical 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 almost the same to get the typical minivan/van to the dealership as the E-350 Super Duty.
In terms of MSRP, the Ford E-350 Super Duty costs roughly as much as the typical minivan/van (though the typical minivan/van is a tad cheaper).
Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Ford E-350 Super Duty isn't quite as generous as the average minivan/van's.
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