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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: $39,885

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,892

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,511 $30,027 $35,268
CD player, remote 450    
SXT Plus Package 2,000    
Rallye Appearance Group 1,295    
Trailer Tow Group 995    
Popular Equipment Group 895    
Uconnect 8.4 695    
Sunroof 1,195    
AWD 2,400 2,000 2,000
Package 205A   2,800  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
CD player, remote 401    
SXT Plus Package 1,172    
Rallye Appearance Group 1,153    
Trailer Tow Group 886    
Popular Equipment Group 797    
Uconnect 8.4 619    
Sunroof 1,064    
AWD 2,326 1,820 1,820
Package 205A   2,380  
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 9,925 6,965 4,165
Options (change) 8,418 6,040 3,660
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $40,915 $39,885 $42,845
Total Invoice $38,924 $36,892 $39,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,629
Model Year201420122012
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,915$39,885$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-645-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,915$39,240$40,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$38,924$36,892$39,753
Adjustments for Features0-597-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,924$36,295$37,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,407

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420122012
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,485$8,130$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-597-2,051

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in112.6 in
Length201.2 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

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55044%
Total Not Requested70056%
Rallye Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Uconnect 8.4
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested32587%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested167555%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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