Is the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.5 in. Class median 39.0 in.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $129.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 67.9 in. Class middle half 68.8 to 69.9 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $139 vs $129 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 14% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Grand Caravan a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | Median 39.0 in | 6 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 39.5 in | 6 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 33.0 cu ft | Median 32.9 cu ft | 6 | Yes |
Is the Grand Caravan a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,530 | Median $28,658 | 6 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 283 hp | 278 hp to 287 hp | 6 | Yes |
| Length | 202.8 in | Median 203.0 in | 6 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.1 ft | Median 39.4 ft | 6 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 14.9 cents | 6 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Grand Caravan a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $129.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 6 minivans
- $129
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 84% of 6
Is the Grand Caravan a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.8 in clearance, 67.9 in tall | 5.1 to 6.3 in clearance, 68.8 to 69.9 in tall | 6 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | Median 40.0 in | 6 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.1 ft | Median 39.4 ft | 6 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Grand Caravan a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Grand Caravan worth the money?
Yes. Priced 14% below cars like it.
- Price, SE FWD
- $27,530
- Predicted price
- $32,030
- Gap
- -$4,500 (-14%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Grand Caravan a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 61 trims of other makes, minivans, 2020.
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