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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: $45,590

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,777

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimCrewCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,195 $39,995 $35,550
Base Invoice $33,263 $37,631 $32,901
Trailer Tow Group 895 895  
Media Center 730N 995    
AWD w/low range 2,750 2,750  
5.7L V8 2,195 2,195  
Second-row high console 300 300  
Second-row buckets 795 795  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,495 1,495 1,295
Sunroof 1,095   850
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275
Navigation system     1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
4.6L V8     1,310
Remote start     385
4WD w/low range     2,320
Trailer Tow Group 797 797  
Media Center 730N 886    
AWD w/low range 2,563 2,563  
5.7L V8 1,954 1,954  
Second-row high console 267 267  
Second-row buckets 708 708  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,331 1,331 1,101
Sunroof 975   723
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234
Navigation system     1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
4.6L V8     1,192
Remote start     327
4WD w/low range     2,112
Options (change) 10,520 8,430 9,225
Options (change) 9,481 7,620 8,061
Destination 995 995 815
Total Price $46,710 $49,420 $45,590
Total Invoice $43,739 $46,246 $41,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Durango Crew
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $206
Model Year201320132009
ModelDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimCrewCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8360hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$46,710$49,420$45,590
Adjustments for Features-1,875-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,835$45,505$45,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$43,739$46,246$41,777
Adjustments for Features-1,756-3,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,983$42,582$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132009
ModelDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimCrewCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$8,725$10,765$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,756-3,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
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 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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
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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