Ford Transit vs Toyota Sienna: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Ford Transit typically lists for $39,900 against $47,982 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 250 HIGH ROOF LB at $34,977 vs the LE at $41,870; 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 250 HIGH ROOF LB ($34,977) faces the Toyota Sienna LE ($41,870); the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF (33.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the XLE (40.9% of Toyota Sienna listings); at the top of the market, the HIGH ROOF ($45,938) faces the PLATINUM ($54,582). 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 LBCheapest | $34,977 | 3.3% | LECheapest | $41,870 | 29.6% |
| 250 MEDIUM ROOF | $36,184 | 2.8% | XLEMost popular | $44,439 | 40.9% |
| LOW ROOFMost popular | $36,772 | 33.8% | XSE | $49,481 | 11.6% |
| 350 XLT LOW ROOF LB | $37,014 | 14.8% | XSE 7-PASSENGER | $49,952 | 1.8% |
| 250 HIGH ROOF EXTENDED LB | $39,568 | 4.0% | LIMITED | $52,031 | 7.2% |
| XL | $40,149 | 7.3% | PLATINUMPriciest | $54,582 | 8.9% |
| MEDIUM ROOF | $43,999 | 17.0% | — | ||
| HIGH ROOFPriciest | $45,938 | 10.4% | — | ||
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 | $56,145 | $52,119 | Ford Transit +$4,026 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2025 | $38,039 | $47,982 | Toyota Sienna +$9,943 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2024 | $39,900 | $42,995 | Toyota Sienna +$3,095 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2023 | $36,637 | $42,098 | Toyota Sienna +$5,461 | — | 35–36 MPG |
| 2022 | $33,078 | $37,890 | Toyota Sienna +$4,812 | 16–17 MPG | 35–36 MPG |
| 2021 | $27,715 | $35,614 | Toyota Sienna +$7,899 | 16 MPG | 35–36 MPG |
| 2020 | $24,950 | $27,693 | Toyota Sienna +$2,743 | 16–17 MPG | 20–21 MPG |
| 2019 | $21,900 | $24,986 | Toyota Sienna +$3,086 | 15–16 MPG | 20–22 MPG |
| 2018 | $21,994 | $21,895 | Ford Transit +$99 | 16 MPG | 20–22 MPG |
| 2017 | $17,995 | $19,927 | Toyota Sienna +$1,932 | 16 MPG | 20–22 MPG |
| 2016 | $17,063 | $16,988 | Ford Transit +$75 | 16 MPG | 19–21 MPG |
| 2015 | $17,995 | $14,470 | Ford Transit +$3,525 | 16 MPG | 19–21 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 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 $39,900 versus $47,982 for the Toyota Sienna (national medians, July 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 250 HIGH ROOF LB typically lists for $34,977 vs $41,870 for a Toyota Sienna LE; the most common trims on the market are the LOW ROOF ($36,772, 33.8% of Ford Transit listings) and the XLE ($44,439, 40.9% of Toyota Sienna listings); at the top of the market, the HIGH ROOF ($45,938) faces the PLATINUM ($54,582). 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.