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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: $40,375

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,904

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,660 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,394 $29,319 $32,901
uconnect gps 905    
Quick Order Package M 1,845    
Security Group 1,030    
Entertainment Group 2 2,200    
Premium Group 1,995    
Family Value Group 695    
Running boards 700    
Sunroof 895 850 850
4.0L V6 630    
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
uconnect gps 805    
Quick Order Package M 1,642    
Security Group 916    
Entertainment Group 2 1,958    
Premium Group 1,776    
Family Value Group 619    
Running boards 616    
Sunroof 797 723 723
4.0L V6 561    
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 10,895 9,335 6,630
Options (change) 9,690 8,014 5,715
Destination 820 815 815
Total Price $40,375 $41,765 $42,995
Total Invoice $36,904 $38,148 $39,431

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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: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,228
Model Year200920092009
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,375$41,765$42,995
Adjustments for Features-3,2650-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,110$41,765$42,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$36,904$38,148$39,431
Adjustments for Features-2,9840-459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,920$38,148$38,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$824

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable second row seats$500  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,515$5,250$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9840-459

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in113.7 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width76.9 in73.7 in
Height68.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,483 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested140052%
Total Not Requested130048%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
iPod integration100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0No
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
iPod integration100Yes
Infinity, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested107566%
Family Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Remote start150Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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