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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: $43,715

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,242

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,565 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,203 $27,518 $29,578
Technology Group III 930    
Trailer Tow Group 455    
uconnect gps 640    
Second-row buckets 950    
Sunroof 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,765 1,295 1,295
5.7L V8 795    
AWD w/low range 2,415    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Technology Group III 900    
Trailer Tow Group 391    
uconnect gps 550    
Second-row buckets 817    
Sunroof 731 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,518 1,101 1,101
5.7L V8 684    
AWD w/low range 2,199    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 8,800 12,870 11,170
Options (change) 7,790 11,079 9,634
Destination 850 645 645
Total Price $47,215 $43,715 $44,330
Total Invoice $42,843 $39,242 $39,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,181
Model Year200920062006
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine376hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$47,215$43,715$44,330
Adjustments for Features-1,56500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,650$43,715$44,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$42,843$39,242$39,857
Adjustments for Features-1,42000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,423$39,242$39,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite TV$400  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,040$5,475$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,42000

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in113.7 in
Length200.8 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height74.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,169 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		102.4 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Laminated front side windows200No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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