If you’re a handyman, then you’ll need something that can get you to your next gig. If you’re not wanting a truck because it leaves your gear exposed, then the Ford Transit is for you. We’ll take a look at what makes the Transit a better buy than the other vans on the market. This is your Ford Transit vs Sprinter commercial van comparison.
Key takeaways
- The Transit is best for handymen everywhere thanks to its unique packages.
- Being that Ford dealerships are more common, like us at Banner in Monroe, you can more easily drive off the lot in a new one.
- While the Sprinter does have a higher payload capacity, it also has a much higher price.
Which is easier to get: Transit
When looking at the numbers, it’s easier to get a Transit. This is thanks to more dealerships across the US, much like us here at Banner in Monroe. If you’re wanting the best opportunity to go on to the lot and drive off in a van then the Ford Transit does just that. The price for the Transit also makes it easier to do that.
When looking at the two models, the Ford Transit has a better price. The Cargo Van variant starts at $47,400, while the Sprinter starts at $50,830. If you’re needing a passenger van that can seat up to 15 people, the Transit does that for $55,545, while the Sprinter does it for $56,930.
If you want the best of the best, the Transit does it for cheaper too. While it shouldn’t be a surprise that the Transit does it for cheaper, the price difference, is more than surprising. The Transit’s highest starting price is $57,345, while the Sprinter’s is $64,780.
Which has a higher payload capacity: Sprinter
While it’s true that the Sprinter has a higher payload capacity at 6,812-pounds, that’s when specced into the best features, and when looking at starting prices, you’re looking at spending even more. The Ford Transit isn’t too far behind in payload, having a max capacity of 5,110-pounds. No matter how you look at it, you’ll be better off going with the Transit as it does have a lower price.
Which is better for tradesmen: Transit
If you’re a handyman who needs something specific for your trade, the Transit has you covered. Ford offers factory additions such as Electrician, General Contractor, and HVAC packages. The Electrician Package comes with drawers and bins to help keep your small components organized. It also comes with reels to hang your wires on, keeping things tidy and easy to access.
Here in the south, AC is a must, and if you’re an HVAC tech, Ford has you in mind. To help you be the best tech you can be, you can look for the HVAC package. This comes with bins, shelving, racks, and restraints. All of these help keep your refrigerant containers from banging around in the back and gives you enough room for your tools, and equipment.
The General Contractor package has a mix of both, as well as folding shelves to help delivery drivers out. No matter your trade, you’re covered with a Transit, the same can’t be said about the Sprinter.
Which model should I get: Transit
While the Sprinter does have a bit more payload capacity, the extra price, as well as lack of upfit features make it not worth it. The experts also agree that the Transit “packs versatility and comfort into a package that's easy to live with—or in” also saying that the Sprinter is “showing its age in the face of lower-priced competition.”
If you want the best vehicles and service around, then come on down to Banner Ford here in Monroe!