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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: $37,505

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,192

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $1,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,695 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $29,038 $26,790 $29,361
Safety Sphere Group 1,500    
Driver's Convenience Group 810    
Entertainment Group 1 1,300    
Power liftgate 425    
Remote start 395 385 385
Running boards 700    
Navigation system 695 1,995 1,995
Roof rack 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 375
Rear HVAC unit   675 285
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Safety Sphere Group 1,335    
Driver's Convenience Group 721    
Entertainment Group 1 1,157    
Power liftgate 378    
Remote start 352 326 326
Running boards 623    
Navigation system 619 1,696 1,696
Roof rack 134    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 319
Rear HVAC unit   574 243
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 5,975 10,840 7,580
Options (change) 5,319 9,305 6,535
Destination 835 735 735
Total Price $37,505 $39,945 $39,430
Total Invoice $35,192 $36,830 $36,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,672
Model Year201120072007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp 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)225/65-17235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$37,505$39,945$39,430
Adjustments for Features-2,38000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,125$39,945$39,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0
Total Invoice$35,192$36,830$36,631
Adjustments for Features-2,23300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,959$36,830$36,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120072007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie 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  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,880$4,500$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,23300

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in113.7 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height67.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested35061%
Total Not Requested22539%

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%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%
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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