Ford Transit vs Toyota Sienna: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Ford Transit typically lists for $35,995 against $46,096 for the Toyota Sienna (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Toyota Sienna takes fuel economy (20 MPG combined vs 16 MPG); 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 $34,999 vs the LE at $42,648; 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 ($34,999) faces the Toyota Sienna LE ($42,648); the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF (40.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the XLE (45.2% of Toyota Sienna listings); at the top of the market, the MEDIUM ROOF ($45,379) faces the PLATINUM ($52,039). 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 |
| 250 HIGH ROOF LB | $34,170 | 2.7% | LECheapest | $42,648 | 25.8% |
| LOW ROOFMost popularCheapest | $34,999 | 40.8% | XLEMost popular | $44,989 | 45.2% |
| 350 XLT LOW ROOF LB | $37,300 | 8.3% | XSE | $49,396 | 11.1% |
| 250 HIGH ROOF EXTENDED LB | $38,912 | 3.9% | LIMITED | $49,975 | 7.1% |
| 350 XLT MEDIUM ROOF LB | $39,595 | 2.0% | XSE 7-PASSENGER | $50,353 | 1.8% |
| XL | $39,995 | 6.1% | PLATINUMPriciest | $52,039 | 9.0% |
| HIGH ROOF | $45,145 | 11.8% | — | ||
| MEDIUM ROOFPriciest | $45,379 | 17.7% | — | ||
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 | $54,345 | $52,013 | Ford Transit +$2,332 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2025 | $35,995 | $46,096 | Toyota Sienna +$10,101 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2024 | $39,985 | $43,998 | Toyota Sienna +$4,013 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2023 | $36,407 | $42,042 | Toyota Sienna +$5,635 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2022 | $30,991 | $37,393 | Toyota Sienna +$6,402 | 16–17 MPG | 35–36 MPG |
| 2021 | $25,995 | $34,871 | Toyota Sienna +$8,876 | 16 MPG | 35–36 MPG |
| 2020 | $24,900 | $27,781 | Toyota Sienna +$2,881 | 16–17 MPG | 20–21 MPG |
| 2019 | $21,900 | $24,984 | Toyota Sienna +$3,084 | 15–16 MPG | 20–22 MPG |
| 2018 | $21,997 | $21,943 | Ford Transit +$54 | 16 MPG | 20–22 MPG |
| 2017 | $17,999 | $19,483 | Toyota Sienna +$1,484 | 16 MPG | 20–22 MPG |
| 2016 | $17,499 | $17,888 | Toyota Sienna +$389 | 16 MPG | 19–21 MPG |
| 2015 | $17,434 | $14,999 | Ford Transit +$2,435 | 16 MPG | 19–21 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 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 $35,995 versus $46,096 for the Toyota Sienna (national medians, August 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Ford Transit or Toyota Sienna?
The Toyota Sienna: its typical rated version returns 20 MPG combined versus 16 MPG for the Ford Transit (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
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 12.5 recalls per model year for the Ford Transit and 6.5 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 $34,999 vs $42,648 for a Toyota Sienna LE; the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF ($34,999, 40.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the XLE ($44,989, 45.2% of Toyota Sienna listings); at the top of the market, the MEDIUM ROOF ($45,379) faces the PLATINUM ($52,039). 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 Ford Transit MPG by year Toyota Sienna MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.