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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: $35,460

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $8,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,236

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $7,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,300 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,967 $34,952
Leather Interior Group 2,770  
Premium Group 1,020  
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 595  
Tire-pressure monitor 70  
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,430  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 990  
Package 301A   2,250
Roof rack crossbars   120
Second-row buckets   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Leather Interior Group 2,437  
Premium Group 898  
Bluetooth cell phone link 317  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 524  
Tire-pressure monitor 62  
Satellite radio 172  
Navigation system 1,258  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 871  
Package 301A   1,913
Roof rack crossbars   106
Second-row buckets   638
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 7,430 5,215
Options (change) 6,539 4,455
Destination 730 825
Total Price $35,460 $43,575
Total Invoice $32,236 $40,232

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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: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,945
Model Year20062011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine207hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20
Total Price$35,460$43,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$40,270
Total Invoice$32,236$40,232
Adjustments for Features0-3,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,236$37,181

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console with modular storage$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,200$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,051

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.3 in112.6 in
Length200.6 in197.1 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,147 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom38.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		54.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		167.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Removable console200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested45038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

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