What is the Most Expensive Minivan?
While some call them a dying breed, modern minivans don’t have to be reserved for mundane family life. Check out the most expensive minivans on the market.
Written by Elaine Duvet
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
They may not be sports cars, but the price of
minivans
is no joke. So what’s the best model to choose if you’ve got extra cash to splurge on the family mobile?Jerry
, the car ownership super app
, checks out the most expensive minivans for your camping, shopping, and furniture hauling adventures. These minivans aren’t too expensive
The 2023 Kia Carnival starts as low as $34,235 and offers a modern cabin. Unfortunately, there’s no hybrid option as of yet.
The stylish eight-seater comes in eight trim levels and the most popular among buyers seems to be the LXS. The Carnival houses a 3.5-liter V6 engine and front-wheel drive. As for fuel economy, the auto delivers a measly 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
The seven-seat 2022 Toyota Sienna is on the market for $36,500. Not only does this expensive minivan offer a new camping-orientated trim for nature lovers, but it also carries over the best features from the 2021 model. Drivers love the modern interior, sleek styling, and increased fuel efficiency.
The Sienna is available in six trims, the most popular being the LE 8-Passenger FWD that sports a 2.5-liter I4 engine and front wheel drive. Awesome fuel economy comes in at 36 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.
It’s hard to miss the 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS Extended Passenger. For about $38,000, you too can get your hands on this 4.3-liter V6 engine that cranks out 276 hp.
With lots of room to pile in your friends, they’ll also appreciate the eight-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, air conditioning, side seat mounted airbags, curtain first-, second-, and third-row overhead airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS).
Don’t forget the cruise control, 16-inch steel wheels, StabiliTrak electronic stability, and ABS and driveline traction control.
More expensive minivans
The $38,690 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is one of the most popular minivans on the market. It’s attractive, well equipped, and extremely spacious. Not only does it
offer all-wheel drive
, but it's also actually the only minivan that you can buy as a plug-in hybrid. The seven-seater comes in seven trims and sports a 3.6-liter V6 engine. The smooth ride is “library” quiet—until you pick up the kids from school that is. The Pacifica has an EPA of 19 mpg in town and 28 mpg on the highway.
The 2019 Ford Transit-350 XLT High Roof HD Ext. Passenger is the ultimate expensive minivan to live your best #vanlife. Starting at $45,065, the Ford Transit features a 3.7-liter V6 engine with 275 hp and a six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The vehicle also offers four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Safety Canopy System curtain first-, second-, and third-row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, side seat mounted airbags, and air conditioning. Also standard are cruise control, 16-inch steel wheels, AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control electronic stability, and ABS and driveline traction control.
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited can be found for $45,545. Owners benefit from the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 hybrid engine that pumps out 260 hp. The minivan comes standard with four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), curtain first-, second-, and third-row overhead airbag, driver and passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, and side seat mounted airbags.
An integrated navigation system, cruise control, automatic air conditioning, ABS and driveline traction control, and 17-inch aluminum wheels are also included.
These are the most expensive minivans
A
rival of the Chrysler Pacifica
, the 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite (A10) has a sticker price of $47,070, making it one of the most expensive minivans around. The minivan houses a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 hp and a 10-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. As far as standard features go, drivers will receive an integrated navigation system, SmartVent side seat mounted airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), curtain first-, second- and third-row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, and driver and passenger knee airbag.
Don’t worry, the expensive minivan also includes 19-inch aluminum wheels, cruise control, distance pacing, automatic air conditioning, and ABS and driveline traction control.
With a sticker price of $48,890, the 2019 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium AWD sports a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 296 hp. Buyers will also receive an eight-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, side seat mounted airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) curtain first-, second-, and third-row overhead airbag, driver knee airbag, and airbag occupancy sensor.
Automatic air conditioning, cruise control,18-inch aluminum wheels, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) distance pacing, ABS, and driveline traction control also come standard.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 Sprinter 4500 RWD Crew 170 WB HD starts at $55,690. The most expensive minivan includes standard features like a seven-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, a 3.0-liter V6 188 hp inter-cooled turbo engine, side seat mounted airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), curtain first row overhead airbag, and airbag occupancy sensor.
Drivers can also expect 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, power windows, Crosswind Assist electronic stability, and ABS and driveline traction control.
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