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Toyota Sienna vs. Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 Review

How the Toyota Sienna stacks up against the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Sienna
Price Range: $24,540 - $37,865
2009 Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500
Price Range: $42,150 - $47,220
Toyota Sienna vs. Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Sienna is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge. The Sprinter Wagon 2500 is tremendously pricier than the Toyota Sienna with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 will most definitely prove more convenient than the Sienna for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Dodge is a better choice than the Toyota Sienna regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or sizeable dogs. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500's forte than it is the Sienna's.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 is substantially more bulky than the Sienna. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 than the Toyota Sienna because of its larger tank. The Toyota Sienna fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500. The Toyota Sienna's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Sienna packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Sienna is definitely nimbler than the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500's engine is substantially smaller than the Toyota Sienna's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota Sienna could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 regarding torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 and the Toyota Sienna have the same basic after-sale protection.

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