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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: $51,040

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,724

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,395 $37,855
Base Invoice $39,873 $35,268
Technology Group 2,295  
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group 1,295  
Premium Entertainment Group 2,490  
AWD 2,600 2,000
Second-row buckets 995 750
Second-row high console 300 100
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   120
Technology Group 2,043  
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group 1,153  
Premium Entertainment Group 2,216  
AWD 2,488 1,820
Second-row buckets 886 638
Second-row high console 267 85
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Cargo cover   115
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 9,975 12,360
Options (change) 9,053 10,631
Destination 1,095 825
Total Price $52,465 $51,040
Total Invoice $50,021 $46,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,000
Model Year20172012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,465$51,040
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,105$51,040
Total Invoice$50,021$46,724
Adjustments for Features-1,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,724$46,724

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelDurangoExplorer
TrimCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Second-row low console$100 
Towing camera$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,115$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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 Citadel

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested72583%
Premium Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested47523%

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 system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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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