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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: $40,780

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $8,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,485 $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Travel Convenience Group 2,060        
Side curtain airbags, three rows 565        
Trailer Tow Group 455        
Bluetooth cell phone link 275        
Running boards 445 595 595 595 595
Sunroof 850        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0        
Package 202A   4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Travel Convenience Group 1,772        
Side curtain airbags, three rows 486        
Trailer Tow Group 391        
Bluetooth cell phone link 237        
Running boards 383 565 565 565 565
Sunroof 731        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0        
Package 202A   3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Options (change) 4,650 11,325 5,590 4,425 2,730
Options (change) 4,000 10,758 5,310 4,203 2,593
Destination 645 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $40,780 $49,495 $55,215 $60,410 $62,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Durango Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,892
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp V8300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T10T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$40,780$49,495$55,215$60,410$62,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-6,730-8,005-13,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,780$44,880$48,485$52,405$48,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,605$7,525$4,025

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,815$10,430$12,545$13,820$19,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$6,730$8,005$13,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,119-799-722-822

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in119.1 in
Length200.8 in198.8 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height74.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,714 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft387.8 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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested202557%
Total Not Requested152543%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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