It’s that time of year where the kids are all going back to school – why not drive them there in style? When you donate you old car or van to Goodwill, you will have several great options to choose from when you are purchasing a new van. According to the U.S. News car rankings, these are the best new vans to purchase in 2012:
#7: 2012 Volkswagen Routan
- Average Price: $27,135
- Miles per Gallon: 17 City / 25 Highway
- Pros: Stylish inside and out; comfortable seats
- Cons: Steering not as versatile as Chrysler minivans; interior not as good as other VW cars
#6: 2012 Nissan Quest
- Average Price: $26,039-$41,120
- Miles per Gallon: 19 City / 24 Highway
- Pros: Engine is smooth and interior is roomy
- Cons: Less cargo space than other vans
#5: 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Average Price: $22,061-$30,420
- Miles per Gallon: 17 City / 25 Highway
- Pros: Low base price, “Stow ‘n Go” seating, lots of cargo space
- Cons: Engine is sluggish
#4: 2012 Kia Sedona
- Average Price: $25,804-$29,190
- Miles per Gallon: 18 City / 25 Highway
- Pros: Long Warranty, Good standard features, powerful engine, low price
- Cons: Not stylish, low quality interior materials
#3: 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
- Average price: $30,000-$38,981
- Miles per Gallon: 17 City / 25 Highway
- Pros: Smooth, versatile seating, powerful engine
- Cons: Doesn’t perform as well as other vans, not enough leg room for driver
#2: 2012 Honda Odyssey
- Average price: $26,985-$41,264
- Miles per Gallon: 18 City / 27 Highway
- Pros: Strong performance, good interior, has reputation of reliability
- Cons: Expensive
#1: Toyota Sienna
- Average Price: $24,483-$39,058
- Miles per Gallon: 19 City / 24 Highway
- Pros: Only minivan available with 4WD, variety of options, smooth and powerful V6 engine
- Cons: Upper price points are expensive, four-cylinder is sluggish
Each one of these vans would be a great choice to replace your donated car or van. To learn more, click here. Or, if you are interested in purchasing a used car or van, you can view the inventory of cars at Capital Auto Auction.
Browse our site to learn more about how to donate your vehicle to Goodwill of Greater Washington.