Are Sprinter Vans Worth The Money?

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When it comes to value for the long haul, look no further than Sprinter Vans. From lower fuel and maintenance costs to excellent resale value, Sprinter Vans are among the best in the industry - and worth the sticker price. 


The Sprinter Cargo Van surpasses its competition in key categories, ensuring its place as the industry's segment volume leader. Additionally, the Sprinter is loaded with safety features, has a reputation for reliability, and is manufactured by one of the most experienced and competent automotive companies.


Here are some of the key features:

Powertrain & Performance

  • 188-horsepower engine that outputs up to 325 lb-ft of torque

  • Standard rear-wheel drive with an all-wheel-drive option

  • 7-speed automatic transmission ( turbo-diesel V6 engine)

  • 9-speed automatic transmission (4-cylinder gas engine)

  • Towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds 

  • Payload capacity of up to 7,430 pounds


Convenience Features

  • Electrically heated windshield

  • Black Artico® man-made leather

  • Electrically folding exterior mirrors

  • Navigation system


Safety 

  • Load-Adaptive Electronic Stability Program (ESP®). ESP® automatically brakes individual wheels and minimizes engine power to stabilize in the event of oversteer, understeer, or wheel spin.

  • Crosswind Assist. It helps you maintain lane control in high-wind situations.

  • Back-Up Camera. It makes street parking easier and safer. 

  • Optional Blind Spot Assist. Triggers visual alerts in the side view mirror if it detects another vehicle that'll prevent you from making a safe lane change.


Sprinter Vans also boast a highly competitive Total Cost of Operation (TOC), despite a slightly higher ($100) purchase price. Using a cost-comparison simulator, see how the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van Gas (1500 Std Roof Cargo Van 144 WB) compares to its competitor, the 2021 Ford T150 Vans Gas Cargo 3.5L Ecoboost LR AWD 148. 




2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van Gas 1500 Std Roof Cargo Van 144 WB

2021 Ford T150 Van Gas Cargo 3.5L EcoBoost Low Roof AWD 148

Total Cost per Mile

$0.67

$0.77

Total Cost per Month

$1,399

$1,603

Total Cost of Operation

$83,936

$96,183

Finance

$3,279

$3,855

Insurance

$11,641

$10,585

Fuel

$24,567

$33,195

Maintenance

$4,135

$3,820

Depreciation

$30,865

$37,818


Total costs based on: 25K annual miles/5 yr owner period/Florida

** Data provided by Vincentric™



"The Sprinter Van offers the most efficiency, quality, and retained value in its class," said Phil Landsman, Sprinter Brand Manager. "We enjoy assisting vocational customers and business owners save money, and Sprinter allows them to save more over time, making it the best choice for their bottom line."


When you're done with compromising, you're ready for a Sprinter van. Designed to raise productivity and lower costs, it's truly built for you and your business. With its variety of features, options, and upfit solutions, we can create the configuration you need to keep your business moving forward. 

 

Let Southport Truck Group help you find the right Sprinter Van for your business needs! Call us today at 877-918-7885 (Tampa) /239-210-9450 (Fort Myers) or stop by our showroom. 


 

** Vincentric™ is an independent research organization that provides data, knowledge, and insight to the automotive industry by identifying and applying the many aspects of automotive ownership costs. Vincentric results displayed are based on total-cost-of-ownership calculations in the retail market using its most recent monthly update. TCO per mile may vary based on vehicle model, location, road and weather conditions.


Sources

https://www.mbvans.com/

https://justdownsize.com/is-a-sprinter-van-worth-it/ 

https://www.tempotopaz.com/are-sprinter-vans-worth-the-money/ 

 

 
Location: TEMPLE TERR, FL 33637, USA

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