Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the GMC Savana 3500 over the Toyota Sienna.
The Savana 3500 is likely a better choice than the Toyota Sienna as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or sizeable pets.
Towing is substantially more the GMC's forte than it is the Toyota's.
Dimensions
The GMC Savana 3500 is tremendously heavier than the Toyota Sienna.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Savana 3500 than the Toyota Sienna because of its bigger tank.
The Toyota and the GMC Savana 3500 compete for the same parking spaces.
The Toyota's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the GMC Savana 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Sienna is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC.
Regarding MSRP, the GMC Savana 3500 costs about as much as the Toyota Sienna (though the Toyota Sienna is a tad cheaper).
Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Sienna is quite certainly more maneuverable than the GMC Savana 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep 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 larger engine than the Toyota Sienna. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
The Toyota Sienna could learn a lesson or two from the GMC Savana 3500 when it comes to torque.
Torque equals pickup, and the GMC Savana 3500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Sienna finally gets moving.
Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota's front cabin compared to the Savana 3500.
The Toyota offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the GMC Savana 3500 does.
Warranty
The GMC Savana 3500 and the Toyota Sienna have the same basic after-sale protection.
Compare the 2010 Toyota Sienna and the 2010 GMC Savana 3500.
| MSRP* | $24,540 - $37,865 | $29,095 - $41,975 |
| Invoice* | $22,329 - $34,077 | $27,058 - $39,037 |
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Average Price Paid |
$23,775 - $36,537 | -- |
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Internet Price
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| Cash Back Rebate | Up to $500 | Up to $500 |
| Low APR Loan | As low as 0.00% | As low as 2.90% |
| Lease Incentive | -- | -- |
| City MPG | 16 - 17 | -- |
| Highway MPG | 21 - 23 | -- |
| Engine(s) | V-6 | V-8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 | 2 - 8 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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