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Minivan prices goes down — sales shoot up

At $19,998 for a brand-new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, it's easy to see why Chrysler is the dominant player in the minivan market.

At $19,998 for a brand-new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, it's easy to see why Chrysler is the dominant player in the minivan market.

In October, Chrysler delivered more than 3,300 units of the Grand Caravan in Canada, three times more than the Chevrolet Orlando, its nearest competitor. The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey, with 842 and 784 units respectively, were a distant fourth and fifth for the month.

It's easy to get to the top - give buyers the best value in a minivan. With savings of more than $9,000 on the list price, the Grand Caravan easily makes the short list of vehicles to look at.

I tested one of the $19,998 models, known as the Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (CVP).