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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: $34,600

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,482

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $3,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,425 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,078 $27,273 $30,178
Leather Interior Group 2,995    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Floor mats 30    
Tire-pressure monitor 70    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 405 1,295 1,295
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Sunroof 895    
Navigation system 1,495 1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Audiophile Package   510  
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Leather Interior Group 2,636    
Bluetooth cell phone link 317    
Floor mats 26    
Tire-pressure monitor 62    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 357 1,101 1,101
Power-adjustable pedals 172    
Sunroof 788    
Navigation system 1,316 1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Audiophile Package   433  
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 6,445 7,830 5,915
Options (change) 5,674 6,655 5,029
Destination 730 785 785
Total Price $34,600 $37,860 $39,095
Total Invoice $31,482 $34,713 $35,992

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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: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,122
Model Year200720082008
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,600$37,860$39,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$36,650$37,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$31,482$34,713$35,992
Adjustments for Features0-1,109-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,482$33,604$34,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$814

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
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
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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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$4,915$6,125$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,109-1,574

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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