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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: $39,982

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $8,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,555

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $9,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,660 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,394 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
uconnect gps 905      
Quick Order Package M 1,845      
Premium Group 1,995      
Family Value Group 695      
Security Group 1,030      
Exterior Appearance Group 937      
Entertainment Group 2 2,200      
Sunroof 895      
Running boards   595 595 595
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
uconnect gps 805      
Quick Order Package M 1,642      
Premium Group 1,776      
Family Value Group 619      
Security Group 916      
Exterior Appearance Group 828      
Entertainment Group 2 1,958      
Sunroof 797      
Running boards   565 565 565
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 10,502 5,120 5,120 3,425
Options (change) 9,341 4,863 4,863 3,253
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $39,982 $48,205 $52,065 $58,360
Total Invoice $36,555 $46,054 $49,741 $55,760

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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: $6,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,837
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,982$48,205$52,065$58,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-3,165-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,982$46,465$48,900$49,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,015
Total Invoice$36,555$46,054$49,741$55,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,662-3,024-8,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,555$44,392$46,717$47,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325$2,884

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$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-adjustable pedals$125  $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
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  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $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, 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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
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 storage compartments$100   
Removable console$200   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $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$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
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
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Stowable second row seats$500   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,580$10,320$11,745$17,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$3,165$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662-3,024-8,484

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in198.3 in
Width76.9 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

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FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested230085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Infinity, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%
Family Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Remote start150Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Exterior Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Running boards350Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested112573%
Total Not Requested41527%

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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