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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: $36,215

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $14,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Safety Sphere Group 1,300      
Driver Convenience Group 625      
Trailer Tow Group 995      
Media Center 730N 1,360      
Entertainment Group 1 795      
Roof rack 150      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Safety Sphere Group 1,157      
Driver Convenience Group 556      
Trailer Tow Group 886      
Media Center 730N 1,210      
Entertainment Group 1 708      
Roof rack 134      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Polished alloy wheels   565    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,225 3,820 2,830 2,830
Options (change) 4,651 3,628 2,688 2,688
Destination 995 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $36,215 $50,320 $53,075 $56,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,953
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$36,215$50,320$53,075$56,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-3,015-8,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$48,480$50,060$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,580$95

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed automatic $1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125  $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
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   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Stowable second row seats$500   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,380$10,220$11,395$16,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840$3,015$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-178-223-570

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in119.1 in
Length202.5 in198.8 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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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