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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: $43,790

Dodge Durango Crew   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,133

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelDurangoDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewCitadelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,420 $42,020 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,581 $39,407 $29,319 $32,901
Trailer Tow Group 695 695    
Leather seating surfaces 1,295      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 695      
Media Center 730N 395      
Sunroof 850   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,695 1,695 1,295 1,295
5.7L V8 1,495 1,495    
AWD w/low range 2,400 2,400    
Rear HVAC unit     695  
Third-row seat     875  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
4WD w/low range     2,320 2,320
Trailer Tow Group 619 619    
Leather seating surfaces 1,153      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 619      
Media Center 730N 352      
Sunroof 757   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,509 1,509 1,101 1,101
5.7L V8 1,331 1,331    
AWD w/low range 2,286 2,286    
Rear HVAC unit     591  
Third-row seat     744  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
4WD w/low range     2,112 2,112
Options (change) 9,520 6,285 11,505 8,430
Options (change) 8,626 5,745 9,999 7,385
Destination 850 850 815 815
Total Price $43,790 $49,155 $43,935 $44,795
Total Invoice $41,057 $46,002 $40,133 $41,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,334
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelDurangoDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewCitadelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8360hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,790$49,155$43,935$44,795
Adjustments for Features-3,475-5,8150-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,315$43,340$43,935$44,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0$210
Total Invoice$41,057$46,002$40,133$41,101
Adjustments for Features-3,258-5,4420-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,799$40,560$40,133$40,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,761$0$372

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelDurangoDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewCitadelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,825$12,165$6,350$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$5,815$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,258-5,4420-596

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in113.7 in
Length199.8 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height70.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,330 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Crew

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Entry Nav / Commuter Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
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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