How to Compare New Minivans

Whether you are just browsing for a minivan or have a specific model in mind, Motor Trend magazine's website makes it easy to find the minivan that suits your individual needs.

With just a few clicks, you can easily compare details for multiple minivans side-by-side, such as fuel efficiency, dimensions, towing capacity, anti-theft features, HVAC, safety and physical features.

Instructions

Research and Compare

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Go to the Motor Trend minivan comparison at www.motortrend.com/new_cars/09/minivan_van/comparisons/index.html

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Choose a vehicle make under the heading "Search By Make" to pull up a complete list of new minivans that a particular manufacturer produces.

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Select a minivan that appeals to you from the list. To see other types of minivans within that vehicle's product line and compare them side-by-side, choose the text below the listing that says "All Trims."

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To compare a list of other manufacturers' minivans, select the text "Most Similar," below the listing for a side-by-side lineup of vans you may like, similar in style and price to the one you prefer.

5

Read the site's expert road-tested car reviews to learn detailed information that may further influence your choice and narrow down your selection.

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Once you've narrowed your list to a handful of options, schedule appointments for test drives, and experience the vehicle yourself to finalize your buying decision.