Front-wheel-drive cargo van
Ram ProMaster
Start here when load-floor height, usable interior width and frequent service stops shape the day. It is the van I coordinate most.
Open the ProMaster guideFive common starting points
Choose the work first. Then the vehicle.
Full-size cargo van
Ford Transit
Start here when roof height, cargo access, shelving and mixed city or highway routes matter.
Open the Transit guide
Chassis plus enclosed body
Box truck
Start here when the work has outgrown a van: insulation, restoration, power washing, moving equipment and franchise rollouts.
Open the box truck guide
Heavy-duty truck family
Ford Super Duty
Start here when towing, payload, a service body or heavier field work pushes the job beyond a van.
Open the Super Duty guide
Cargo van platform
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Start here when the operator wants broad configuration choices, substantial cargo room and a polished fleet presence.
Open the Sprinter guideSide by side
Five starting points, one page.
The badge matters less than the configuration. Here is how they compare before any upfit, so you can see where the conversation starts. Starting cost is the manufacturer base price rounded up to the nearest $1,000, dated and sourced on each guide and on the pricing page. A box truck is a chassis plus a body, so its figure is a typical Isuzu N Series build rather than a manufacturer base price. Drive and roof options are from the manufacturers’ current configurators, checked 2026-09-10.
| Vehicle | Starting cost | Drive | Roof and length options | Usually the right call for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram ProMaster | $46,000 | FWD | Multiple roof heights and wheelbases | High-stop-count service routes, low load floor, wide shelving |
| Ford Transit | $49,000 | RWD or AWD | Low, medium and high roof; three lengths | Mixed city and highway routes, winter markets, stand-up interior work |
| Box truck | $84,000 | 2WD, gas or diesel chassis | 12 to 26 ft box; liftgate, ramp, roll-up or swing doors | Insulation, restoration, power washing, franchise rollouts |
| Ford Super Duty | $46,000 | 4x2 or 4x4 | Regular, extended and crew cab; pickup or chassis cab F-350 to F-550 | Towing, service bodies, heavy field and utility work |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | $55,000 | RWD or AWD | Standard and high roof; 144-inch and 170-inch wheelbases | Deep inventories, cargo volume, premium fleet presence |
Figures are the lowest starting cost for each vehicle. The Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab starts higher; the pricing page lists both. Destination, taxes, title, registration, dealer charges, options, upfit and wrap are additional. Exact roof, length, drivetrain and payload are confirmed in writing for your vehicle before you commit.
Straight answers
Questions owners ask when comparing vans and trucks
Which work van has the lowest starting price?
Of the vans on this page, the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van has the lowest 2026 starting cost at about $46,000, followed by the Ford Transit and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Destination, fees, upfit and wrap are additional on all of them. The Sprinter and the box truck are shown as typical Glynn Fleet starting costs rather than manufacturer base prices, because that is the more useful number for those two.
Transit or ProMaster for a plumbing route?
For dense residential service routes the ProMaster's low load floor and wide interior usually win. For mixed city and highway routes, winter markets or stand-up interior work, the Transit's roof, length and AWD options usually win. I compare the exact configuration against your route before recommending one.
Does Glynn Fleet sell these vehicles?
No. Glynn Fleet Solutions is not a dealer. I help you find the vehicle at a licensed dealer, put the dealer's written proposal in front of you, and coordinate the financing introductions, upfit, wrap, shipping and delivery so you have one accountable contact.
Are the prices on this page final?
No. They are manufacturer base prices rounded up to the nearest $1,000, with the date and source shown. Your final number depends on the exact configuration, market, fees, financing, upfit, branding and delivery. I put the dealer's and upfitter's written pricing for the exact build in front of you before you commit.