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Price Range: $28,655 - $34,185
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Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Savana 3500 packs quite a punch and will knock the average minivan/van down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the typical minivan/van is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Savana 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The GMC Savana 3500 has a more massive engine than the average minivan/van. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Savana 3500 is significantly more powerful than the typical minivan/van.
The GMC Savana 3500 packs quite a punch compared to the average minivan/van regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.
Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Savana 3500 over the average minivan/van.
The GMC Savana 3500 is a better choice than the average minivan/van as far as transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable dogs.
The GMC Savana 3500 outpulls the average minivan/van by a sizeable margin.
Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the average minivan/van's front cabin compared to the Savana 3500.
The ampler interior dimensions of the typical minivan/van make it roomier for your passengers than the Savana 3500.
Dimensions
The Savana 3500 is considerably more bulky than the average minivan/van.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Savana 3500 than the average minivan/van because of its larger tank.
The average minivan/van and the GMC Savana 3500 compete for the same parking spaces.
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 GMC Savana 3500.
The GMC Savana 3500 isn't much more expensive than the average minivan/van regarding MSRP.
Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the GMC Savana 3500 isn't quite as generous as the average minivan/van's.