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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: $41,330

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,381

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $9,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,485 $41,300
Base Invoice $32,263 $39,442
Travel Convenience Group 2,060  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 565  
Trailer Tow Group 455  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0  
5.7L V8 995  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
Polished alloy wheels   595
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Travel Convenience Group 1,772  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 486  
Trailer Tow Group 391  
Bluetooth cell phone link 237  
Sunroof 731  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0  
5.7L V8 856  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Roof rack crossbars   133
Polished alloy wheels   565
AWD   1,910
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,200 6,895
Options (change) 4,473 6,560
Destination 645 945
Total Price $41,330 $49,140
Total Invoice $37,381 $46,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,450
Model Year20062016
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,330$49,140
Adjustments for Features0-8,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$40,645
Total Invoice$37,381$46,947
Adjustments for Features0-8,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,381$38,831

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$13,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,116

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height74.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,048 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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