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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: $37,760

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,336

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $7,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $26,730 $37,855
Base Invoice $25,429 $35,268
Media Center 730N 905  
Quick Order Package L 2,130  
Entertainment Group 2 2,200  
Premium Group 1,995  
Family Value Group 695  
Security Group 1,030  
4.0L V6 630  
Sunroof 625  
Package 301A   2,250
Blind spot warning system   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
2.0L I4   995
Second-row buckets   750
Roof rack crossbars   120
Media Center 730N 805  
Quick Order Package L 1,895  
Entertainment Group 2 1,958  
Premium Group 1,776  
Family Value Group 619  
Security Group 917  
4.0L V6 561  
Sunroof 556  
Package 301A   1,913
Blind spot warning system   506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
2.0L I4   906
Second-row buckets   638
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 10,210 8,300
Options (change) 9,087 7,121
Destination 820 825
Total Price $37,760 $46,980
Total Invoice $35,336 $43,214

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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: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,533
Model Year20102012
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,760$46,980
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,760$46,605
Total Invoice$35,336$43,214
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,336$42,869

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimSXTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$7,055$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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.4,503 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

Media Center 730N
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 L
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
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 Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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 Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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