Minivan Roundup

The Routan is Volkswagen's all new seven-passenger people mover. Built by Chrysler in a joint venture between the two manufacturers, the Routan minivan offers typical VW interior design, quality and amenities. To make a minivan drive like a VW, the suspension is European-tuned and the steering is optimized for handling and improved driving dynamics.

MSRP: $24,700 - $38,400
Invoice: $23,331 - $35,769
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 stars

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The Dodge Grand Caravan is at the forefront of the minivan market offering the features and Innovative seating that many families find indispensable. The SE is powered by a 175 horsepower 3.3-liter V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The SXT model uses a more powerful 197 horsepower 3.8-liter V6, while a 251 horsepower 4.0-liter V6 is available. Both the standard and optional SXT engine choices use a six-speed automatic.

MSRP: $21,975 - $27,825
Invoice: $20,258 - $25,464
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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The Honda Odyssey minivan is enjoyable to drive, and it lives up to Honda's reputation for refinement, convenient features and great fit and finish. The interior features a third-row Magic Seat that folds into the floor. Maximum seating capacity for the Odyssey is eight passengers. Safety features such as side-impact and curtain airbags, four-wheel disc antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system come standard in all models.

MSRP: $26,255 - $40,405
Invoice: $23,800 - $36,586
Fuel Economy: 23 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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The Hyundai Entourage is the Korean automaker's first minivan. It offers attractive pricing and impressive level of safety equipment. The seven-passenger Entourage comes in two trim: GLS and Limited. Additional option packages are available in 2008 for the base GLS trim. A 250 hp 3.8-liter V6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission is standard.

MSRP: $23,995 - $29,895
Invoice: $23,046 - $28,053
Fuel Economy: 23 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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The Chevrolet Uplander, a minivan with evident SUV styling, holds its own among stiff competition in passenger comfort and flexibility. The Uplander can seat seven in three rows of seats, two of which can be folded or removed. The LT trim comes with an entertainment system that includes an overhead DVD player.

MSRP: $21,540 - $29,330
Invoice: $20,355 - $27,424
Fuel Economy: 23 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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The Kia Sedona has a compelling value among minivans, offering convenience, comfort, style and performance at a great price. The Sedona comes in short wheelbase and long wheelbase models. All Sedona can seat up to seven, but naturally there's less cargo space in the short wheelbase than in the long wheelbase. All models have the same engine, namely a 3.8-liter V6 capable of producing 250 horsepower and 253 pounds-feet of torque.

MSRP: $20,695 - $26,195
Invoice: $19,895 - $24,265
Fuel Economy: 23 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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The Nissan Quest is the most distinctive minivan on the market. With its unique styling, responsive suspension and powerful engine, the Quest offers more driving dynamics than most other minivans. The Quest is offered in four trim levels and all are powered by Nissan's superb 3.5-liter, 235-hp V6 engine, which powers the front wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $25,950 - $35,650
Invoice: $24,049 - $32,648
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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The Toyota Sienna is a roomy and comfortable minivan that does everything well. It's easy to live with and comes loaded with convenient features. The Sienna comes in several different trims, with two available second-row seat configurations to provide room for seven, or eight passengers. The third row of seats fold into the floor to provide more storage space when needed.

MSRP: $24,540 - $37,865
Invoice: $22,084 - $33,698
Fuel Economy: 26 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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Chrysler puts a luxurious spin on the minivan with the Town & Country. Innovative seating and upscale features inside and out set this van apart from the competition. For those that don't know, the most important feature, both from a usability stand-point and competitive stand-point, is that this van features Stow'n Go seats. What that means is that all the seats can be folded into the floor.

MSRP: $25,730 - $36,530
Invoice: $23,650 - $33,262
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City
NHTSA Crash Rating: 5 Stars

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