Minivans have a lot to offer our Jacksonville area shoppers with their massive passenger areas, gobs of cargo room, and array of family-friendly features. Two great options in this class are the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 2020 Toyota Sienna. Which one is best for you? Continue reading to find out.
Exterior
The Dodge Grand Caravan went through its last redesign way back in 2008. While it was a great-looking back then, it has gotten long in the tooth relative to its competition. Despite being older, the Grand Caravan’s simpler design appeals to buyers looking for something that doesn’t stand out. The Grand Caravan gets a slightly sportier look in its SE Plus trim, which comes standard with a slew of black accents.
The Toyota Sienna saw its last redesign way back in 2011, making it not much younger than the Grand Caravan. One benefit the Sienna had when Toyota redesigned it back in 2011, was its uniquely sporty look that led to it earning the nickname “Swagger Wagon.”
The Toyota Sienna is also significantly smaller than the Grand Caravan, making it easier to zip through traffic and fit into tight parking spaces.
| Measurement | 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2020 Toyota Sienna | Difference |
| Length | 203.7 inches | 200.6 inches | +3.1 inches |
| Width | 78.7 inches | 78.1 inches | +0.6 inches |
| Height | 69 inches | 68.9 to 71.3 inches | -2.3 to +0.1 inches |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 inches | 119.3 inches | +1.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 inches | 6.2 to 6.6 inches | -0.8 to -0.4 inches |
| Curb weight | 4,510 pounds | 4,430 to 4,615 pounds | -105 to +80 pounds |
Advantage: 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Basic look that attracts minimal attention
- Sharp-looking black accents on SE Plus trim
Advantage: 2020 Toyota Sienna
- Sporty looking van
- Black-accented Nightshade edition
Interior
Inside, the Dodge Grand Caravan continues its dated look with its predominantly black color scheme, simple center stack, and basic styling. Despite its basic styling, the Grand Caravan’s tech is surprisingly up to date with its 6.5-inch touchscreen, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 40 GB hard drive audio system, and more. Sadly, the Grand Caravan lacks the standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto many of its competitors have.
The 2020 Toyota Sienna’s cabin is equally dated, but it also has one of the most overwhelmingly crowded center stacks in the market. Though it’s dated in terms of appearance, the 2020 Sienna is packed with the latest tech, including Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth streaming audio, and more. The Sienna also has the latest in standard safety tech, including automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane keep assist, and more.
| Measurement | 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2020 Toyota Sienna | Difference |
| First-row headroom | 39.8 inches | 39.1 to 41 inches | -1.2 to +0.7 inches |
| First-row legroom | 40.7 inches | 40.5 inches | +0.2 inches |
| First-row shoulder room | 63.7 inches | 65 inches | +1.3 inches |
| First-row hip room | 58.4 inches | 58.6 inches | -0.2 inches |
| Second-row headroom | 37 to 39.3 inches | 38 to 39.7 inches | -2.7 to +1.3 inches |
| Second-row legroom | 36.5 to 37.1 inches | 37.6 inches | -2.1 to -0.5 inches |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.1 to 64.7 inches | 64.6 inches | -0.5 to +0.1 inches |
| Second-row hip room | 64.8 to 65 inches | 66.1 inches | -1.3 to -1.1 inches |
| Third-row headroom | 37.9 inches | 35.9 to 38.3 inches | -0.4 to +2 inches |
| Third-row legroom | 32.7 to 37.7 inches | 36.3 inches | -3.6 to +1.4 inches |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62 inches | 61.1 inches | +0.9 inches |
| Third-row hip room | 48.7 inches | 50.3 inches | -1.6 inches |
| Cargo room (behind third row) | 31.1 cubic feet | 39.1 cubic feet | -8 cubic feet |
| Cargo room (behind second row) | 78.9 cubic feet | 87.1 cubic feet | -8.2 cubic feet |
| Cargo room (behind first row) | 140.3 cubic feet | 150 cubic feet | -9.7 cubic feet |
Advantage: 2020 Toyota Sienna
- Modern infotainment system
- Standard advanced safety equipment
- Standard Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa
Advantage: 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Simpler cabin
- Basic infotainment system
Performance
The minivan segment is chock-full with V-6 engines, and the 2020 Sienna and 2019 Grand Caravan are no exceptions. The 2019 Grand Caravan boasts a 3.6-liter V-6 engine with 283 horsepower. This engine pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive that helps it deliver a 7.8-second 0-to-60 mph time.
The 2020 Sienna uses a 3.5-liter V-6 that pushes 296 horsepower through an eight-speed automatic transmission. While the Sienna comes standard with typical front-wheel drive, but it also has a class-exclusive optional all-wheel-drive system. This adds up to a 7.1-second 0-to-60 time.
| 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2020 Toyota Sienna | Difference | |
| Engine | 3.6-liter V-6 | 3.5-liter V6 |
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| Horsepower | 283 hp at 6,400 rpm | 296 hp at 6,600 rpm | -13 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm | 263 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm | -3 hp |
| Transmission | 6-spd automatic | 8-spd automatic |
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| Driveline | FWD | FWD (std) / AWD (opt) |
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| 0-60 time | 7.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds | +0.7 seconds |
| Towing capacity | 3,600 pounds (w/ trailer-tow prep package) | 3,500 pounds | +100 pounds |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 18 to 19 mpg | -2 to -1 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 24 to 26 mpg | –1 to +1 mpg |
| MPG Combined | 20 mpg | 20 to 21 mpg | –1 to +0 mpg |
Advantage: 2020 Toyota Sienna
- More standard power
- Significantly quicker
- Optional all-wheel drive
Advantage: 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Slightly higher towing capacity
Pricing and Features
The 2020 Toyota Sienna has eight trim levels — L, LE, SE, SE Premium, XLE, XLE Premium, Limited, and Limited Premium — and their starting prices range from $31,415 to $47,830.
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has a simpler lineup of just three trim levels: SE, SE Plus, and SXT. Its starting prices range from $27,040 to $32,540.
2020 Toyota Sienna Key Features and Pricing by Trim
L: $31,415
- 3.5-liter V-6 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Electric power steering
- 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
- Projector-beam halogen headlights with auto-on/off
- Daytime running lights
- Side rocker panels
- Black, power mirrors with integrated blind-spot mirrors
- Dual sliding rear doors
- Black liftgate applique
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Tinted rear glass
- Color-keyed rear spoiler with LED stoplight
- Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Cloth seating
- Six-way manual driver’s seat
- Four-way manual passenger’s seat
- Removable second-row captain’s chairs
- 60/40 split-folding third-row seat
- One-motion stowing third-row seat
- Cruise control
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- 4.2-inch driver-information display
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows with one-touch-up/down
- Manual rear quarter windows
- Power door locks
- Overhead console with conversation mirror and sunglasses holder
- Three 12-volt power outlets
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Entune Audio infotainment system
- 7-inch touchscreen
- AM/FM audio system
- Scout GPS link
- Siri Eyes Free
- Apple CarPlay
- Amazon Alexa
- Five USB charge ports
- Bluetooth streaming
- In-car Wi-Fi
- Rearview camera
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-departure warning
- Steering assist
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
- Emergency assistance
- Stolen-vehicle locator
- Roadside assistance
- Automatic collision notification
- Hill-start assist
- Engine immobilizer
LE: $34,235
- All L features, plus
- Color-keyed, heated mirrors
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Color-keyed outside door handles
- Color-keyed liftgate applique
- Black roof rails
- Rear bumper protector
- Easy-clean fabric seats
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Eight-passenger seating
- 40/20/40 split-folding second-row bench seat
- Manual second- and third-row sunshades
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Compass
- HomeLink universal home remote
- Cargo-area storage compartment
- Entune Audio Plus infotainment system
- AM/FM/CD audio system
- HD Radio
SE: $37,565
- All LE features, plus
- Sport-calibrated electric power steering
- 19-inch six-spoke, gunmetal-finish wheels
- Smoked-chrome-trimmed headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Wide-angle fog lights
- LED taillights with smoked sport trim
- Color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers and rocker panels
- Sport mesh grille with a smoked-chrome surround
- Power liftgate
- Chrome-accented door handles
- Perforated-leather-trimmed seats
- Heated front seats
- Leatherette third-row seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Sport instruments
XLE: $37,565
- All LE features, plus
- Wide-angle fog lights
- Power liftgate
- One-touch-lock/unlock door handles
- Power moonroof
- 17-inch, seven-spoke machined-alloy wheels
- Leather seats
- Heated front seats
- Leatherette third-row seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Keyless ignition
- Power rear quarter windows
- Wood-grain-style trim
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer
XLE Premium: $41,255
- All XLE features, plus
- Easy-speak in-car PA system
- Rear entertainment system with a Blu-Ray player and 16.4-inch display
- Rear HDMI inputs
- Two rear 120-volt power outlets
- Two wireless rear headphones
- Entune Premium Audio infotainment system
- Dynamic navigation
- 10-speaker JBL audio system
- HD Radio
- Dynamic POI search
- Dynamic voice recognition
- Rear parking sensors
SE Premium: $43,660
- All SE features, plus
- One-touch-unlock outside door handles
- Power moonroof
- Easy-speak in-car PA system
- Rear entertainment system with a Blu-Ray player and 16.4-inch display
- Rear HDMI inputs
- Two rear 120-volt power outlets
- Two wireless rear headphones
- Entune Premium Audio infotainment system
- Dynamic navigation
- 10-speaker JBL audio system
- HD Radio
- Dynamic POI search
- Dynamic voice recognition
- Blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
Limited: $44,310
- All XLE features, plus
- LED daytime running lights
- Mirror-integrated turn signals
- Puddle lights
- Reverse-gear tilt-down mirrors
- Two-position memory mirrors
- Chrome-accented liftgate applique
- Dual moonroof with front tilt and slide feature
- 18-inch, 10-spoke machined-alloy wheels
- In-car PA system
- Premium-leather-trimmed seats
- Four-way power passenger’s seat
- Seven-passenger seating
- Premium-leather-wrapped second-row captain’s chairs
- Premium leatherette power-folding third-row seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Sliding center console with wood-grain-style accents
- Cargo-area storage compartment
- Entune Premium Audio infotainment system
- Dynamic navigation
- 10-speaker JBL audio system
- HD Radio
- Dynamic POI search
- Dynamic voice recognition
- Front and rear parking sensors
Limited Premium: $47,830
- All Limited features, plus
- HID headlights with manual level control
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear entertainment system with a Blu-Ray player and 16.4-inch display
- Rear HDMI inputs
- Two rear 120-volt power outlets
- Two wireless rear headphones
- 360-degree camera with perimeter scan
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Key Features and Pricing by Trim
SE: $27,040
- 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Six-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick
- Front-wheel drive
- Touring suspension
- 17-inch steel wheels with hubcaps
- Body-color sill applique
- Dual sliding rear doors
- Daytime running lights
- Quad halogen headlights
- Body-color fascia
- Power, heated mirrors
- Rear window wiper
- Black-and-chrome grille
- Black door handles
- Power windows
- Second-row bench seat
- Third-row 60/40 Stow ‘n Go bench
- Black cloth seats
- 12-volt front and rear power outlets
- Three-zone manual climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Easy-clean floor mats
- Conversation mirror
- Luxury steering wheel
- Overhead console
- Power door locks
- Power front one-touch-up/down windows
- Second-row power windows
- Power third-row vented rear windows
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Courtesy lights
- Radio 430 infotainment system
- 40 GB hard drive
- CD/DVD/MP3/HDD six-speaker audio system
- 6.5-inch touchscreen
- Audio jack
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Cruise control
- Urethane shift knob
- Keyless entry with immobilizer
- Rearview camera
- Trailer-sway damping
SE Plus: $29,805
- All SE features, plus
- 17-inch polished-aluminum wheels with black-painted pockets
- Black headlight bezels
- Gloss-black grille
- Rear fascia scuff pad
- Auto-on/off headlights
- Fog lights
- Body-color door handles
- Black interior accents
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Silver accent stitching
- Premium cloth upholstery
- Floor console
- Piano-black instrument panel applique
- Leather-wrapped shifter knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Premium interior accents
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Remote USB port
- SiriusXM audio system
- Uconnect voice command
- Remote ignition
- Security alarm
SXT: $32,540
- All SE features, plus
- 17-inch Tech Silver aluminum wheels
- Chrome beltline moldings
- Power liftgate
- Automatic headlights
- Fog lights
- Body-color door handles
- Body-color mirrors
- Bright side roof rails
- Integrated roof-rail crossbars
- Remote ignition
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Remote USB port
- Steering-wheel-mounted control
- Uconnect voice command
- SiriusXM
- Third-row tailgate seats
- Two-way power lumbar support
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Premium seats with suede inserts
- Second-row fold-in-floor bucket seats
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Premium interior accents
- Super console
- Uconnect voice command
- Security alarm
Who Should Buy the 2020 Toyota Sienna?
The 2020 Toyota Sienna is the better option for buyers who want the latest and greatest features and safety equipment. It is also great for buyers who need maximum cargo room, as its easily beats the Grand Caravan in hauling space.
Who Should Buy the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is the lowest-priced minivan in the segment, but it has plenty of features for budget shoppers.
Need a quality minivan but have a tight budget? The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan offers all the roominess you need and plenty of features at the lowest price on the market. Whether you need to commute to Jacksonville for work, Green Cove Springs to visit family, or Fleming Island to drop the kids off at school, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan can handle it all. Can’t make it to the Garber Automall showroom serving the Orange Park area today? Navigate to our online showroom to find a few 2019 Grand Caravan models that suit your needs and schedule a test drive when it’s convenient for you.
