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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: $10,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,236

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $11,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,300 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $24,967 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
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      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 990      
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
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      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 871      
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 7,430 2,830 2,830 2,830
Options (change) 6,539 2,688 2,688 2,688
Destination 730 995 995 995
Total Price $35,460 $45,915 $49,775 $57,765
Total Invoice $32,236 $43,879 $47,566 $55,195

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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: $5,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,740
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine207hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,460$45,915$49,775$57,765
Adjustments for Features0-5,130-6,805-13,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$40,785$42,970$44,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185$3,660
Total Invoice$32,236$43,879$47,566$55,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,903-6,503-12,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,236$38,976$41,063$42,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,087$3,492

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125  $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console with modular storage$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable console$200   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Stowable second row seats$500   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,190$11,320$12,995$19,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,130$6,805$13,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,903-6,503-12,727

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.3 in112.6 in
Length200.6 in198.3 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,147 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
167.9 ft381.7 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

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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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