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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: $9,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,236

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $9,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,300 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $24,967 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Group 1,020    
Leather Interior Group 2,770    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 595    
Tire-pressure monitor 70    
Satellite radio 195    
Navigation system 1,430   795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 990    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695
Package 301A   2,600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Power liftgate     495
Premium Group 898    
Leather Interior Group 2,437    
Bluetooth cell phone link 317    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 524    
Tire-pressure monitor 62    
Satellite radio 172    
Navigation system 1,258   694
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 871    
Roof rack crossbars   122 122
Second-row buckets   607 607
Package 301A   2,269  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Power liftgate     432
Options (change) 7,430 5,430 4,120
Options (change) 6,539 4,739 3,596
Destination 730 895 895
Total Price $35,460 $44,525 $48,115
Total Invoice $32,236 $41,256 $44,682

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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: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,494
Model Year200620152015
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine207hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,460$44,525$48,115
Adjustments for Features0-3,805-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$40,720$43,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,265
Total Invoice$32,236$41,256$44,682
Adjustments for Features0-3,526-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,236$37,730$40,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,117

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620152015
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console with modular storage$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600 $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$9,730$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,526-3,835

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
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.4,535 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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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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