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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: $37,560

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $7,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,115

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $7,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,730 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,380 $34,952
Entertainment Group 2 1,525  
Premium Interior Group 370  
Quick Order Package M 3,785  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300  
4.0L V6 630  
Sunroof 895  
Power-stowing third row seats 595  
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Roof rack crossbars   120
Entertainment Group 2 1,342  
Premium Interior Group 326  
Quick Order Package M 3,331  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140  
4.0L V6 554  
Sunroof 788  
Power-stowing third row seats 524  
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 9,100 6,810
Options (change) 8,005 5,811
Destination 730 825
Total Price $37,560 $45,170
Total Invoice $34,115 $41,588

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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: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,990
Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,560$45,170
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,560$44,645
Total Invoice$34,115$41,588
Adjustments for Features0-483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,115$41,105

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,930$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-483

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in197.1 in
Width76.9 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,483 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
USB port25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested41524%
Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300Yes
Alarm100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
USB port25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested205063%
Total Not Requested119037%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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