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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,095

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,915

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $3,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,300 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,967 $26,790 $29,361
Leather Interior Group 2,770    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Tire-pressure monitor 70    
Satellite radio 195 195 195
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Sunroof 895 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,150 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,430 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 375
Rear HVAC unit   675 285
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Leather Interior Group 2,437    
Bluetooth cell phone link 317    
Tire-pressure monitor 62    
Satellite radio 172 166 166
Power-adjustable pedals 172    
Sunroof 788 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,012 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,258 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 319
Rear HVAC unit   574 243
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 7,065 9,060 6,750
Options (change) 6,218 7,702 5,740
Destination 730 735 735
Total Price $35,095 $38,165 $38,600
Total Invoice $31,915 $35,227 $35,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,172
Model Year200620072007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine207hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,095$38,165$38,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,095$36,930$37,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$185
Total Invoice$31,915$35,227$35,836
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,915$34,087$34,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620072007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Removable console$200  
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,250$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,140-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.3 in113.7 in
Length200.6 in193.4 in
Width78.6 in73.7 in
Height68.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,147 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom38.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
167.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Removable console200Yes
Interior air filter0No
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%

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