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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: $43,075

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,060

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $3,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,565 $37,535
Base Invoice $34,203 $34,952
Trailer Tow Group 455  
uconnect gps 640  
Second-row buckets 950 750
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,765  
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Second-row high console   100
Trailer Tow Group 391  
uconnect gps 550  
Second-row buckets 817 638
Sunroof 731  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,518  
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Second-row high console   85
Options (change) 4,660 7,955
Options (change) 4,007 6,780
Destination 850 825
Total Price $43,075 $46,315
Total Invoice $39,060 $42,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year20092011
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,075$46,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,075$43,250
Total Invoice$39,060$42,557
Adjustments for Features0-2,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,060$39,741

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Satellite TV$400 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,930$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,816

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height74.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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