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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: $48,030

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,018

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,795 $43,695 $42,145 $62,995 $37,535
Base Invoice $36,550 $42,037 $40,594 $61,281 $34,952
Technology Group 2,195 2,495 2,495 2,495  
Premium Group 2,395        
Trailer Tow Group 995 995 995 995  
Safety / Security and Convenience Group 1,495        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995   1,995 2,095
Second-row buckets 995 995   0 750
Second-row high console 495 495 495 495 100
Roof rack   395   395  
Sunroof   1,195   1,195  
Premium Entertainment Group     2,490    
Anodized Platinum Appearance Package     3,995    
3rd-Row Seating Group       0  
Temporary spare tire       395  
Package 302A         4,305
Trailer Tow Package         570
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Cargo cover         135
Roof rack crossbars         120
Technology Group 1,954 2,221 2,221 2,221  
Premium Group 2,132        
Trailer Tow Group 886 886 886 886  
Safety / Security and Convenience Group 1,331        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776   1,776 1,798
Second-row buckets 886 886   0 638
Second-row high console 441 441 441 441 85
Roof rack   352   352  
Sunroof   1,064   1,064  
Premium Entertainment Group     2,216    
Anodized Platinum Appearance Package     3,556    
3rd-Row Seating Group       0  
Temporary spare tire       352  
Package 302A         3,659
Trailer Tow Package         484
Panoramic sunroof         1,356
Cargo cover         115
Roof rack crossbars         106
Options (change) 10,565 8,565 10,470 7,965 9,670
Options (change) 9,406 7,626 9,320 7,092 8,241
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 825
Total Price $49,455 $53,355 $53,710 $72,055 $48,030
Total Invoice $47,051 $50,758 $51,009 $69,468 $44,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6360hp V8295hp V6475hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,455$53,355$53,710$72,055$48,030
Adjustments for Features-1,410-2,160-3,060-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,045$51,195$50,650$66,995$48,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$2,605$18,950$0
Total Invoice$47,051$50,758$51,009$69,468$44,018
Adjustments for Features-1,341-2,055-2,906-4,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,710$48,703$48,103$64,590$44,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,993$2,393$18,880$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoExplorer
TrimGTR/TCitadelSRTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Curve control    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Second-row low console$100$100 $100 
Towing camera$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Hood scoop $100 $100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
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 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
HDMI port$25$25$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Performance meter   $150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$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 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,315$9,065$9,965$11,815$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$2,160$3,060$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,341-2,055-2,906-4,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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 Weight4,681 lb.4,579 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 GT

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Surround sound250Yes
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
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%
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%
Safety / Security and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

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%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
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 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%
Anodized Platinum Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested95062%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT

3rd-Row Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Power-folding headrests, third row seats50No
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
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 alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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