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Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,339

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimSRTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,995 $53,940
Base Invoice $61,281 $51,512
3rd-Row Seating Group 0  
Second-row buckets 0 695
Trailer Tow Group 995  
Technology Group 2,495  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Second-row high console 495 150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,195  
Roof rack 395  
Roof rack crossbars   140
3rd-Row Seating Group 0  
Second-row buckets 0 660
Trailer Tow Group 886  
Technology Group 2,221  
Temporary spare tire 352  
Second-row high console 441 144
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
Sunroof 1,064  
Roof rack 352  
Roof rack crossbars   133
Options (change) 7,965 2,980
Options (change) 7,092 2,832
Destination 1,095 995
Total Price $72,055 $57,915
Total Invoice $69,468 $55,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,462
Model Year20182018
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimSRTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine475hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$72,055$57,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,055$56,520
Total Invoice$69,468$55,339
Adjustments for Features0-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,468$54,006

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimSRTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Second-row low console$100 
Towing camera$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HDMI port$25 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,290$11,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in112.6 in
Length201.2 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height70.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,510 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT

3rd-Row Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Power-folding headrests, third row seats50No
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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