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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: $38,460

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $3,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,952

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,730 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,429 $27,518 $29,578
Security Group 1,030    
Quick Order Package L 2,130    
Entertainment Group 2 2,200    
Media Center 730N 905    
Premium Group 1,995    
Family Value Group 695    
Running boards 700    
Sunroof 625 850 850
4.0L V6 630    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Security Group 917    
Quick Order Package L 1,895    
Entertainment Group 2 1,958    
Media Center 730N 805    
Premium Group 1,776    
Family Value Group 619    
Running boards 616    
Sunroof 556 723 723
4.0L V6 561    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 10,910 11,050 9,350
Options (change) 9,703 9,443 7,998
Destination 820 645 645
Total Price $38,460 $41,895 $42,510
Total Invoice $35,952 $37,606 $38,221

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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: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,954
Model Year201020062006
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$38,460$41,895$42,510
Adjustments for Features-3,53000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,930$41,895$42,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$35,952$37,606$38,221
Adjustments for Features-3,30000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,652$37,606$38,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
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  
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Second-row high console $250$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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
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  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,680$5,150$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,30000

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
iPod integration100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Quick Order Package L
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%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested64039%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75062%
Total Not Requested46538%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Interior air filter0No
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
iPod integration100No
Infinity, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested127578%
Family Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Remote start150No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%
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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