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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: $37,130

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,775

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $10,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,730 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $25,429 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
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      
Sunroof 625      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650    
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Package 401A     4,300  
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      
Sunroof 556      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619    
Rear bumper protector   71 71 71
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Package 401A     4,085  
Options (change) 9,580 5,150 8,800 2,905
Options (change) 8,526 4,893 8,359 2,759
Destination 820 945 945 945
Total Price $37,130 $47,395 $53,245 $56,820
Total Invoice $34,775 $45,280 $50,847 $54,291

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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: $7,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,293
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp V6290hp V6365hp 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$37,130$47,395$53,245$56,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-4,805-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$45,080$48,440$48,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,360$3,035
Total Invoice$34,775$45,280$50,847$54,291
Adjustments for Features0-2,212-4,589-8,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,775$43,068$46,258$45,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,190$2,905

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201620162016
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 
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   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
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$200$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$150
Cargo Management 
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 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
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   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
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 capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror$25   
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$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $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$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   
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$100
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,980$12,470$16,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315$4,805$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,212-4,589-8,318

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102016
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

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)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%
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 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested127541%

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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