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Used 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The budget-friendly, seven-passenger Dodge Grand Caravan is sold in four trim levels: SE, SE Plus, SXT and GT. All Grand Caravans have a 3.6-liter V6 (283 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque) paired to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The SE's standard features list includes 17-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, remote locking and unlocking, tri-zone climate control (with rear air-conditioning), cruise control, rearview camera, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, a conversation mirror, a second-row bench seat and full power accessories. Entertainment comes in the form of a six-speaker audio system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack, controlled via a 6.5-inch touchscreen display.

The SE can be ordered with the Uconnect Hands-Free Group package, which adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, satellite radio, a USB port, and Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity. Second-row captain's chairs are an optional upgrade and offer the Stow 'n Go fold-into-the-floor feature.

The SE Plus comes with the above equipment as standard (including the captain's chairs), plus 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, black exterior styling elements, remote engine start, a front floor console and upgraded upholstery and trim.

The Grand Caravan SXT added features such as chrome exterior trim, roof rails, power-sliding rear doors, a power liftgate, a larger floor console, leather upholstery with suede inserts, and an eight-way power driver seat (with two-way power lumbar adjustment).

The SXT offers two notable options packages. The Blacktop package retains the SE's black exterior trim and deletes the roof rack, while the considerably more feature-rich Driver Convenience Group package adds a rear overhead console, an overhead storage bin, automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, ambient lighting, and second- and third-row sunshades.

The range-topping Grand Caravan is the GT. It takes the standard content from the SXT with the Driver Convenience Group (minus the chrome and roof rails) and adds a body-colored grille, a performance-tuned suspension, different wheels, black interior accents, a driver information center, a 115-volt household-style outlet, full leather seating, an eight-way power passenger seat, heated second-row seats, navigation, voice controls and an upgraded nine-speaker audio system.

Different trims also get access to special options packages. All models can be ordered with a rear-seat entertainment system, which bundles the GT's touchscreen with a 9-inch overhead display screen, an HDMI input, satellite radio, two USB charging ports and a 115-volt power outlet.

The GT-only Safety Sphere group adds rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Trailer Tow Group, which adds a hitch, wiring harness and load-leveling feature, is also GT-only.

Which Grand Caravan trim does Edmunds recommend?

Make no bones about it, the allure of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan lies solely in its affordable pricing. That said, we'd skip past the rather basic SE and select the midlevel SE Plus. That way you get the benefit of the Grand Caravan's other competitive advantage (the second-row Stow 'n Go seats), alongside modern necessities such as Bluetooth and automatic headlights. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and upgraded cloth also help downplay the Grand Caravan's otherwise cheap-feeling interior.

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Omaha, NE
Vehicle
Grand Caravan SE
Grand Caravan SE Plus
Grand Caravan SXT
Grand Caravan GT Fleet
Vehicle
SE
3.6L 6cyl 6A
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SXT
3.6L 6cyl 6A
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GT Fleet
3.6L 6cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
premium cloth
leather/sueded microfiber
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/65R17
225/65R17
225/65R17
225/65R17
Wheel size
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
20.0 gal.
20.0 gal.
20.0 gal.
20.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
340 / 500 miles
340 / 500 miles
340 / 500 miles
340 / 500 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.1 ft.
39.1 ft.
39.1 ft.
39.1 ft.
Curb weight
4,510 lb.
4,510 lb.
4,510 lb.
4,510 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.6 in.
5.6 in.
5.6 in.
5.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
88.5 in.
88.5 in.
88.5 in.
88.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
Height
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
Length
202.8 in.
202.8 in.
202.8 in.
202.8 in.
Wheelbase
121.2 in.
121.2 in.
121.2 in.
121.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
33.0 cu. ft.
33.0 cu. ft.
33.0 cu. ft.
33.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
40.7 in.
40.7 in.
40.7 in.
40.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
63.7 in.
63.7 in.
63.7 in.
63.7 in.
Rear Head Room
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
64.1 in.
64.1 in.
64.1 in.
64.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black/Light Graystone, cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Light Graystone, premium cloth
Black/Light Graystone, leather/sueded microfiber
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Exterior
Indigo Blue Clear Coat
Black Onyx Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Clear Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Indigo Blue Clear Coat
Black Onyx Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Clear Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Indigo Blue Clear Coat
Black Onyx Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Clear Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Black Onyx Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Clear Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Indigo Blue Clear Coat
Octane Red Pearl Coat