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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: $51,210

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCitadelLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,227 $41,300 $52,970
Technology Group 2,495    
Trailer Tow Group 995    
Premium Entertainment Group 2,490    
Second-row high console 495 150 150
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 301A   2,000  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Technology Group 2,221    
Trailer Tow Group 886    
Premium Entertainment Group 2,216    
Second-row high console 441 144 144
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 301A   1,900  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Options (change) 6,475 8,965 3,055
Options (change) 5,764 8,519 2,903
Destination 1,495 945 945
Total Price $57,197 $51,210 $56,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Durango Citadel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,308
Model Year202120162016
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCitadelLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,197$51,210$56,970
Adjustments for Features0-355-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,197$50,855$52,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,920

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120162016
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCitadelLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Towing camera$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HDMI port$25  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,900$8,255$12,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-339-4,008

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in112.6 in
Length201.2 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height70.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,690 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested110051%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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