For the same model year, dealers ask 64 points more than private sellers; VA is the cheapest state at -19% and MA the priciest at +259%.
Dodge Caravan price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 5 | |
| 2018 | — | 13 | |
| 2017 | — | 10 | |
| 2016 | — | 9 | |
| 2015 | — | 16 | |
| 2014 | — | 14 | |
| 2013 | — | 8 | |
| 2010 | — | 7 | |
| 2009 | — | 20 | |
| 2008 | — | 8 | |
| 2007 | — | 12 | |
| 2006 | — | 8 | |
| 2005 | — | 13 | |
| 2004 | — | 5 | |
| 2003 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 5 | |
| 1996 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Dodge Caravan the dealer markup works out at 64% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 324 | +23.2% | $4,916 |
| Dealer | 145 | +87.0% | $9,312 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 439 | +43.1% | $6,267 |
| Rebuilt | 19 | +40.3% | $7,856 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2005 Caravan, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|
Where it's cheaper
States where the Dodge Caravan asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MA at +259%, cheapest VA at -19% — 278 points apart, which on a $3,995 car is roughly $11,106.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 15 | |
| FL | 67 | |
| MO | 19 | |
| OH | 21 | |
| OR | 26 | |
| CA | 47 | |
| NY | 25 | |
| NC | 17 | |
| CO | 26 | |
| MA | 26 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Dodge Caravan cost?
The median asking price is $3,995 across 520 live listings. A 1996 asks about $2,200 and a 2019 about $43,995. The most listed year is 2009, at $3,500. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Dodge Caravan valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Caravan from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 87.0% above and private sellers 23.2% above, a gap of about $3,509 on a 2018 at $5,500.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Caravan?
Of the states with enough listings, VA asks least at -19.0% against the national median, and MA most at +259.0%. On the typical $3,995 Caravan that spread is about $11,106.
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