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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: $37,850

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,498

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $4,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimR/TLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $30,695 $36,280
Base Invoice $29,038 $33,774
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Driver's Convenience Group 490  
Safety Sphere Group 1,500  
Entertainment Group 1 1,300  
Power liftgate 425  
Roof rack 150  
Remote start 395 385
Running boards 700  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Driver's Convenience Group 436  
Safety Sphere Group 1,335  
Entertainment Group 1 1,157  
Power liftgate 378  
Roof rack 134  
Remote start 352 327
Running boards 623  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 6,320 6,630
Options (change) 5,625 5,714
Destination 835 815
Total Price $37,850 $43,725
Total Invoice $35,498 $40,303

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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: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,940
Model Year20112010
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimR/TLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,850$43,725
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,640$43,725
Total Invoice$35,498$40,303
Adjustments for Features-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,363$40,303

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimR/TLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,540$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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