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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: $46,995

Dodge Durango Citadel   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,027

Dodge Durango Citadel   
Difference: $2,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,995 $37,855
Base Invoice $38,576 $35,268
Trailer Tow Group 850  
Second-row high console 300 100
Second-row buckets 765 750
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395  
5.7L V8 1,695  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
AWD   2,000
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   120
Trailer Tow Group 757  
Second-row high console 267 85
Second-row buckets 681 638
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,242  
5.7L V8 1,509  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
AWD   1,820
Cargo cover   115
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 5,005 12,360
Options (change) 4,456 10,631
Destination 995 825
Total Price $46,995 $51,040
Total Invoice $44,027 $46,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Citadel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $294
Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,995$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$48,415
Total Invoice$44,027$46,724
Adjustments for Features0-2,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,027$44,321

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,280$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,403

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in112.6 in
Length199.8 in197.1 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height70.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,176 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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