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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: $41,960

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,473

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,795 $43,695 $42,145 $62,995 $35,550
Base Invoice $36,550 $42,037 $40,594 $61,281 $32,901
Trailer Tow Group 995 995 995 995  
Premium Group 2,395        
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  
Roof rack   395   395  
Sunroof   1,195   1,195 850
Premium Entertainment Group     2,490    
3rd-Row Seating Group       0  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         275
Navigation system         1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group         795
Remote start         385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295
Trailer Tow Group 886 886 886 886  
Premium Group 2,132        
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  
Roof rack   352   352  
Sunroof   1,064   1,064 723
Premium Entertainment Group     2,216    
3rd-Row Seating Group       0  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         234
Navigation system         1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group         676
Remote start         327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101
Options (change) 6,875 6,070 4,975 5,075 5,595
Options (change) 6,121 5,405 4,429 4,519 4,757
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 815
Total Price $45,765 $50,860 $48,215 $69,165 $41,960
Total Invoice $43,766 $48,537 $46,118 $66,895 $38,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Durango GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,458
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6360hp V8295hp V6475hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20235/65-18
Total Price$45,765$50,860$48,215$69,165$41,960
Adjustments for Features-4,010-5,775-5,750-8,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,755$45,085$42,465$60,640$41,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,330$710$18,885$0
Total Invoice$43,766$48,537$46,118$66,895$38,473
Adjustments for Features-3,835-5,511-5,500-8,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,931$43,026$40,618$58,650$38,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,095$687$18,719$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$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
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75   
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim $0 $0 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25$25$25 
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,675$11,440$11,415$14,190$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$5,775$5,750$8,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,835-5,511-5,500-8,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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

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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Surround sound250No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Towing camera50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested190065%
Total Not Requested102535%

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

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%
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
Dodge Durango SRT

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested37556%
Total Not Requested30044%
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 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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