Ford Transit vs Toyota Sienna: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (October 2026), the Ford Transit typically lists for $35,125 against $43,772 for the Toyota Sienna (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). the Toyota Sienna leads on NCAP safety (4.8★ vs 4.0★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the LOW ROOF at $33,992 vs the LE at $41,628; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Ford Transit LOW ROOF ($33,992) faces the Toyota Sienna LE ($41,628); the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF (44.0% of Ford Transit listings) and the XLE (48.1% of Toyota Sienna listings); at the top of the market, the 350 XL LOW ROOF LB ($45,995) faces the PLATINUM ($54,973). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Ford Transit | Toyota Sienna | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| LOW ROOFMost popularCheapest | $33,992 | 44.0% | LECheapest | $41,628 | 27.9% |
| 350 XLT LOW ROOF LB | $36,996 | 6.5% | XLEMost popular | $44,417 | 48.1% |
| 250 HIGH ROOF EXTENDED LB | $36,999 | 2.1% | LIMITED | $48,997 | 5.4% |
| 350 XLT MEDIUM ROOF LB | $38,389 | 2.1% | XSE | $49,165 | 9.9% |
| XL | $39,423 | 6.7% | XSE 7-PASSENGER | $50,641 | 1.8% |
| HIGH ROOF | $44,995 | 10.2% | PLATINUMPriciest | $54,973 | 6.9% |
| MEDIUM ROOF | $45,439 | 19.0% | — | ||
| 350 XL LOW ROOF LBPriciest | $45,995 | 3.4% | — | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Ford Transit prices · Toyota Sienna prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford Transit typical | Toyota Sienna typical | Difference | Ford Transit MPG | Toyota Sienna MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,799 | $51,220 | Ford Transit +$579 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2025 | $35,125 | $43,772 | Toyota Sienna +$8,647 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2024 | $39,795 | $43,299 | Toyota Sienna +$3,504 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2023 | $35,001 | $40,398 | Toyota Sienna +$5,397 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2022 | $30,772 | $36,682 | Toyota Sienna +$5,910 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2021 | $25,496 | $34,216 | Toyota Sienna +$8,720 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2020 | $23,288 | $26,547 | Toyota Sienna +$3,259 | — | 20–21 MPG |
| 2019 | $21,427 | $24,998 | Toyota Sienna +$3,571 | — | 20–22 MPG |
| 2018 | $23,795 | $21,850 | Ford Transit +$1,945 | — | 20–22 MPG |
| 2017 | $17,995 | $18,995 | Toyota Sienna +$1,000 | — | 20–22 MPG |
| 2016 | $17,059 | $17,450 | Toyota Sienna +$391 | — | 19–21 MPG |
| 2015 | $17,500 | $15,361 | Ford Transit +$2,139 | — | 19–21 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (October 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Ford Transit or Toyota Sienna?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Ford Transit is cheaper: it typically lists for $35,125 versus $43,772 for the Toyota Sienna (national medians, October 2026).
Which is safer — Ford Transit or Toyota Sienna?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Toyota Sienna averages 4.8 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.0 for the Ford Transit. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Ford Transit or Toyota Sienna?
NHTSA lists an average of 12.6 recalls per model year for the Ford Transit and 5.8 for the Toyota Sienna — an edge for the Toyota Sienna. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Ford Transit LOW ROOF typically lists for $33,992 vs $41,628 for a Toyota Sienna LE; the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF ($33,992, 44.0% of Ford Transit listings) and the XLE ($44,417, 48.1% of Toyota Sienna listings); at the top of the market, the 350 XL LOW ROOF LB ($45,995) faces the PLATINUM ($54,973). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/ford/transit/vs/toyota/sienna.
Dig deeper
Ford Transit — live listings & specs Toyota Sienna — live listings & specs Ford Transit prices by year Toyota Sienna prices by year Toyota Sienna MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.