How much does the 1997 Dodge Caravan cost?

The 1997 Dodge Caravan has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes Base from $0; ES from $0; LE from $0; SE from $0.

What is the fuel economy of the 1997 Dodge Caravan?

The 1997 Dodge Caravan achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 1997 Dodge Caravan have?

The 1997 Dodge Caravan offers up to 147 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 1997 Dodge Caravan tow?

The 1997 Dodge Caravan has a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 1997 Dodge Caravan come in?

The 1997 Dodge Caravan is available in 4 trims across Minivan body styles with front wheel drive.

1997 Dodge Caravan

4 trims · Minivan

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Dodge Caravan? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

Typical monthly

$0/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 1997 Dodge Caravan trims

Base
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/23
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
147
Max towing
1,000 lbs
ES
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
158 hp
Torque
203 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
147
Max towing
2,000 lbs
LE
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
158 hp
Torque
203 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
147
Max towing
2,000 lbs
SE
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
147
Max towing
2,000 lbs

Compare 1997 Dodge Caravan trim specifications
Spec	Base	ES	LE	SE
MSRP	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/23	16/22	16/22	16/23
Horsepower	150 hp	158 hp	158 hp	150 hp
Torque	167 lb-ft	203 lb-ft	203 lb-ft	167 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	3.3L V6 gas	3.3L V6 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	—	—	—	—
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	147	147	147	147
Max towing	1,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
ESgas
LEgas
SEgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
ESregular unleaded
LEregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
ESV6
LEV6
SEI4
Displacement: Base2.4 L
ES3.3 L
LE3.3 L
SE2.4 L
Horsepower: Base150 hp
ES158 hp
LE158 hp
SE150 hp
Torque: Base167 lb-ft
ES203 lb-ft
LE203 lb-ft
SE167 lb-ft
Transmission: Base3-speed automatic
ES4-speed automatic
LE4-speed automatic
SE4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
ESfront wheel drive
LEfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseMinivan
ESMinivan
LEMinivan
SEMinivan
Doors: Base4
ES5
LE5
SE4
Length: Base186.3 in
ES186.3 in
LE186.3 in
SE186.3 in
Width: Base76.8 in
ES76.8 in
LE76.8 in
SE76.8 in
Height: Base68.5 in
ES68.5 in
LE68.5 in
SE68.5 in
Wheelbase: Base113.3 in
ES113.3 in
LE113.3 in
SE113.3 in
Ground clearance: Base5.4 in
ES5.4 in
LE5.4 in
SE5.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base13.6 cu ft
ES13.6 cu ft
LE13.6 cu ft
SE13.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base147 cu ft
ES147 cu ft
LE147 cu ft
SE147 cu ft
Max towing: Base1,000 lbs
ES2,000 lbs
LE2,000 lbs
SE2,000 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,544 lbs
ES3,872 lbs
LE3,872 lbs
SE3,689 lbs
Fuel tank: Base20 gal
ES20 gal
LE20 gal
SE20 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base20
ES18
LE18
SE19
City MPG: Base18
ES16
LE16
SE16
Highway MPG: Base23
ES22
LE22
SE23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	ES	LE	SE
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	3.3 L	3.3 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	150 hp	158 hp	158 hp	150 hp
Torque	167 lb-ft	203 lb-ft	203 lb-ft	167 lb-ft
Transmission	3-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan
Doors	4	5	5	4
Length	186.3 in	186.3 in	186.3 in	186.3 in
Width	76.8 in	76.8 in	76.8 in	76.8 in
Height	68.5 in	68.5 in	68.5 in	68.5 in
Wheelbase	113.3 in	113.3 in	113.3 in	113.3 in
Ground clearance	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.6 cu ft	13.6 cu ft	13.6 cu ft	13.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	147 cu ft	147 cu ft	147 cu ft	147 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs
Curb weight	3,544 lbs	3,872 lbs	3,872 lbs	3,689 lbs
Fuel tank	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	18	18	19
City MPG	18	16	16	16
Highway MPG	23	22	22	23