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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: $40,355

Dodge Durango SXT   
Difference: $5,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,976

Dodge Durango SXT   
Difference: $4,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,795 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,349 $35,268
Rallye Appearance Group 1,995  
Power driver seat 350  
Trailer Tow Group 895  
Popular Equipment Group 795  
Media Center 430N 695  
Second-row high console 300 100
Second-row buckets 795 750
Sunroof 1,095  
AWD 2,350 2,000
Roof rack 295  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   120
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rallye Appearance Group 1,776  
Power driver seat 312  
Trailer Tow Group 797  
Popular Equipment Group 708  
Media Center 430N 619  
Second-row high console 267 85
Second-row buckets 708 638
Sunroof 975  
AWD 2,207 1,820
Roof rack 263  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Roof rack crossbars   106
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 9,565 7,385
Options (change) 8,632 6,402
Destination 995 825
Total Price $40,355 $46,065
Total Invoice $37,976 $42,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100
Model Year20132012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,355$46,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,355$41,275
Total Invoice$37,976$42,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,976$38,076

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt 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 
Total Value of Features$6,130$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,419

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,913 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 SXT

Rallye Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
265/50R20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested155580%
Total Not Requested40020%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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