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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: $42,940

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,888

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $10,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $42,090
Base Invoice $32,699 $40,196
Technology Group III 1,435  
Trailer Tow Group 495  
Second-row buckets 950 695
Running boards 445 595
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
5.7L V8 795  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Second-row high console   150
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,150
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Technology Group III 1,234  
Trailer Tow Group 426  
Second-row buckets 817 660
Running boards 383 565
Sunroof 731  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,114  
5.7L V8 684  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Second-row high console   144
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,054
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 6,265 8,445
Options (change) 5,389 8,035
Destination 800 995
Total Price $42,940 $51,530
Total Invoice $38,888 $49,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,598
Model Year20082018
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,940$51,530
Adjustments for Features0-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,940$44,475
Total Invoice$38,888$49,226
Adjustments for Features0-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,888$42,486

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,730$12,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,740

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
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

Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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