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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: $38,870

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,162

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $7,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $34,495 $41,300
Base Invoice $33,146 $39,442
Safety Sphere Group 1,495  
Single DVD Entertainment 995  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Roof rack 395  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Rear bumper protector   75
Roof rack crossbars   140
Second-row buckets   695
Polished alloy wheels   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Safety Sphere Group 1,331  
Single DVD Entertainment 886  
Temporary spare tire 352  
Roof rack 352  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Rear bumper protector   71
Roof rack crossbars   133
Second-row buckets   660
Polished alloy wheels   565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 3,280 4,150
Options (change) 2,921 3,943
Destination 1,095 945
Total Price $38,870 $46,395
Total Invoice $37,162 $44,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,123
Model Year20182016
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$38,870$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,870$44,255
Total Invoice$37,162$44,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,162$42,285

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan GT

Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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%

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