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Dodge Grand Caravan vs GMC Safari

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

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2005 GMC Safari

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Overview

SpecDodge Grand CaravanSEGMC SafariBase
Selected trimSEBase
Body styleMinivanMinivan
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20202005

Pricing & market

SpecDodge Grand CaravanSEGMC SafariBase
MSRP$27,530$22,930 (best)
Lowest listing price$9,686 (best)—
Median listing price$13,776 (best)—
Highest listing price$15,200 (best)—
For sale now8 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecDodge Grand CaravanSEGMC SafariBase
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)17 MPG
City MPG17 MPG (best)15 MPG
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank20 gal27 gal (best)

Performance

SpecDodge Grand CaravanSEGMC SafariBase
Horsepower283 hp (best)190 hp
Torque260 lb-ft (best)250 lb-ft
Engine size3.6 L4.3 L (best)
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecDodge Grand CaravanSEGMC SafariBase
Seating7 seats (best)2 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume140.3 cu ft170.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,600 lbs5,800 lbs (best)
Payload—1,647 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,510 lbs3,953 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.8 in6.8 in (best)
Wheelbase121.2 in (best)111.2 in
Length203.7 in (best)189.8 in
Width78.7 in (best)77.5 in
Height69 in75 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecDodge Grand CaravanSEGMC SafariBase
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimDodge Grand CaravanGMC Safari
1

SE

$27,530 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$22,930 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE Plus

$30,330 MSRP

Base

$24,430 MSRP

3

SXT

$32,995 MSRP

Base

$25,430 MSRP

4

GT Fleet

$35,535 MSRP

Base

$26,430 MSRP

Live inventory

Dodge Grand Caravan8 for sale

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs GMC Safari FAQ

Which is better: 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2005 GMC Safari?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2005 GMC Safari on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2005 GMC Safari?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 GMC Safari starts lower at $22,930. Live Dodge Grand Caravan listings start at $9,686.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2005 GMC Safari?
The 2005 GMC Safari leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,930).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2005 GMC Safari?
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
Which has better horsepower: 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2005 GMC Safari?
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan leads on horsepower in this comparison (283).
Which has better seats: 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2005 GMC Safari?
The 2005 GMC Safari leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or 2005 GMC Safari?
The 2005 GMC Safari leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,800).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2005 GMC Safari?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan (4/5 NHTSA overall).