Auto News: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Pricing Announced!
July 12, 2007
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Article provided by: Truck Trend Magazine
All-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT model offers $2,015 more content at an MSRP that is $970 less than its predecessor with 35 new or improved features, three distinct seating and storage systems and clever features customers appreciate, the all-new 2008 Dodge minivan give consumers the comforts of a home away from home at a reasonable price.
The starting U.S. MSRP of the new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is $22,470 (including $730 destination). "The new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan offers consumers a $3,400 better value than its predecessor," said Mike Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand Marketing. "We were able to lower the price on Grand Caravan models an average of $1,460 while adding an average of $2,000 in standard content across the lineup, offering consumers a fantastic package of clever features, world-class entertainment options, industry-leading seating and storage options and a minivan-first six-speed transaxle at a price that makes sense."

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
With a U.S. MSRP starting at $22,470 (including $730 destination), the Dodge Grand Caravan SE offers exceptional value for an entry-level minivan. Some of the standard features included are a 3.3-liter V-6 engine that produces 175 hp (131 kW) and 205 lb.-ft. (278 N*m) of torque mated to a four- speed transaxle and is a flex-fuel engine, capable of running on E85, a renewable fuel; advanced multistage driver and low risk deployment front passenger air bags; supplemental all-row side-curtain air bags with added rollover protection; Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist and traction control; four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes; brake-park interlock; tire pressure monitoring system; LATCH child seat anchor system; overhead console that includes a rearview interior conversation mirror with sunglass holder; standard front-row center floor console with four removable, dishwasher safe cup holders; power door locks; dual, manual sliding doors; first- and second- row bottle holders; dual glove boxes; third-row rear seatback grocery bag hooks; halogen headlamps with headlamp-off time delay; manual liftgate with single floodlamp; 12-volt power outlets in the instrument panel and rear quarter trim; AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with four speaker sound system; Sentry Key(R) remote, keyless, illuminated entry with anti-theft engine immobilizer; removable second-row two-passenger bench seat and third-row 60/40 split bench seat that folds into the floor; second-row, in-floor covered storage bins; DoorAlert; FOB Integrated Key (FOBIK); tire pressure monitoring system; 16- inch steel wheels; power front windows with one-touch down and driver side on- touch up and intermittent front and rear wipers.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
With a starting U.S. MSRP of $27,535 (including $730 destination), the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT offers premium amenities with a sporty, grown-up appearance. In addition to the standard features on the Dodge Grand Caravan SE model, some of the standard features the Grand Caravan SXT model adds are a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that produces 197 hp and 230 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a minivan-first six-speed automatic transaxle; Stow 'n Go(R) seating and storage system; second-row power windows and third-row power vents; YES Essentials(R) anti-static, anti-odor, anti-stain cloth seats and floor mats; power adjustable pedals; three-zone manual temperature control; 115-volt power inverter, power adjustable pedals, single rear, full-length, overhead console system with storage bins; second- and third-row moveable LED lamps; LED halo light ring that emits a soft greenish-blue light; HomeLink Universal Transceiver with programmable, three-function with remote control garage door opener and interior/exterior home lighting or security devices; illuminated vanity mirrors; eight-way power driver seat; manual driver lumbar support; leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls; six speaker sound system; speed control with steering wheel- mounted controls and trip computer with temperature and compass display in instrument cluster.
Available features include the Swivel 'n Go(TM) seat system; 4.0-liter V-6 engine that produces 251 hp and 259 lb.-ft. of torque; ParkSense(R) back-up assist system; ParkView(R) rear back-up camera; heated first- and second-row seats in cloth or leather; AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/HDD MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System with or without navigation and includes UConnect(R) Handsfree communication system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio; SIRIUS Backseat TV satellite video with three channels of family programming that includes Disney Channel, Nickelodeon Mobile and Cartoon Network Mobile; a minivan-first one- touch power folding third-row seat; remote start; a premium, removable sliding front center floor console with four cup holders, multiple storage bins and 12-volt power outlet; power sunroof; single or dual DVD entertainment systems and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Pricing:
Following is U.S. MSRP for the new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan models. (All prices include $730 destination.)
| | 2008 MSRP | Outgoing MSRP |
| Grand Caravan SE: | $22,470 | $24,420 |
| Grand Caravan SXT: | $27,535 | $28,505 |