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Toyota Sienna vs. GMC Savana 3500 Review

How the Toyota Sienna stacks up against the GMC Savana 3500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Sienna
Price Range: $24,540 - $37,865
2010 GMC Savana 3500
Price Range: $28,655 - $34,185
Toyota Sienna vs. GMC Savana 3500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Sienna is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Savana 3500. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota Sienna doesn't cost much less than the GMC Savana 3500.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the GMC Savana 3500 over the Toyota Sienna. The GMC Savana 3500 is likely a better choice than the Toyota Sienna as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or large animals. The Savana 3500 outpulls the Toyota by a big margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Sienna's front cabin compared to the Savana 3500. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Sienna make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the GMC Savana 3500.

Dimensions
The GMC Savana 3500 is tremendously heavier than the Toyota Sienna. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Savana 3500 than the Toyota Sienna because of its larger tank. The Toyota Sienna and the GMC compete for the same parking spaces. The Savana 3500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Toyota Sienna may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Sienna is quite certainly sprier than the GMC Savana 3500, 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 Toyota Sienna's engine is tremendously smaller than the GMC Savana 3500's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Savana 3500 is substantially more powerful than the Sienna.

Warranty
The Savana 3500 and the Toyota Sienna have the same basic warranty.

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