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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: $40,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,245

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,795 $43,695 $42,145 $62,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,550 $42,037 $40,594 $61,281 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Group 2,395          
Trailer Tow Group 995 995 995 995    
Second-row buckets 995 995 995 0    
Second-row high console 495 495 495 495    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995   1,995    
Sunroof   1,195   1,195 850 850
Roof rack   395   395    
Premium Entertainment Group     2,490      
3rd-Row Seating Group       0    
Rear HVAC unit         650 650
Third-row seat         845 845
Side curtain airbags         560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group         350 350
Luxury Package         1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group         795 795
Roof rack crossbars         60 60
Obstacle detection, rear         255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Premium Group 2,132          
Trailer Tow Group 886 886 886 886    
Second-row buckets 886 886 886 0    
Second-row high console 441 441 441 441    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776   1,776    
Sunroof   1,064   1,064 723 723
Roof rack   352   352    
Premium Entertainment Group     2,216      
3rd-Row Seating Group       0    
Rear HVAC unit         553 553
Third-row seat         718 718
Side curtain airbags         476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group         298 298
Luxury Package         1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group         676 676
Roof rack crossbars         51 51
Obstacle detection, rear         217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,875 6,070 4,975 5,075 9,505 7,805
Options (change) 6,121 5,405 4,429 4,519 8,082 6,637
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 645 645
Total Price $45,765 $50,860 $48,215 $69,165 $40,350 $40,965
Total Invoice $43,766 $48,537 $46,118 $66,895 $36,245 $36,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,692
Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6360hp V8295hp V6475hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,765$50,860$48,215$69,165$40,350$40,965
Adjustments for Features-5,050-6,465-6,440-9,14000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,715$44,395$41,775$60,025$40,350$40,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$1,060$19,310$0$615
Total Invoice$43,766$48,537$46,118$66,895$36,245$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,829-6,170-6,160-8,84000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,937$42,367$39,958$58,055$36,245$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,430$1,021$19,118$0$615

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75    
Cargo net $40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Towing camera$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Hood scoop $100 $100  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Running boards    $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
HDMI port$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200  
Compass    $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
All-terrain tires    $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,350$10,765$10,740$13,440$4,300$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$6,465$6,440$9,140$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,829-6,170-6,160-8,84000

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in113.7 in
Length201.2 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height70.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,441 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 GT

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Surround sound250No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Towing camera50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested150051%
Total Not Requested142549%
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
Dodge Durango R/T

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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%
Premium Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested192593%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
3rd-Row Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Power-folding headrests, third row seats50No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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