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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: $39,020

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,745 $29,245 $32,395
Trailer Tow Group 995    
Single DVD Entertainment 995    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Roof rack 395    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Remote start   385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Trailer Tow Group 886    
Single DVD Entertainment 886    
Temporary spare tire 352    
Roof rack 352    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Remote start   326 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 2,780 9,160 7,245
Options (change) 2,476 7,863 6,237
Destination 1,495 785 785
Total Price $39,020 $39,190 $40,425

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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: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,218
Model Year201920082008
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,020$39,190$40,425
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$39,190$39,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920082008
ModelGrand CaravanExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie 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  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
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  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,905$5,275$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2680-690

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192008
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 GT

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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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