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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: $40,515

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $5,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $34,745 $37,855
Safety Sphere Group 1,495  
Trailer Tow Group 995  
Single DVD Entertainment 995  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Roof rack 395  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Blind spot warning system   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Roof rack crossbars   120
Safety Sphere Group 1,331  
Trailer Tow Group 886  
Single DVD Entertainment 886  
Temporary spare tire 352  
Roof rack 352  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Blind spot warning system   506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 4,275 6,875
Options (change) 3,807 5,849
Destination 1,495 825
Total Price $40,515 $45,555

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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: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,295
Model Year20192012
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$40,515$45,555
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$45,180

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192012
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 
Heated steering wheel$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 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $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
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 bumper protector$40 
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 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Heated second row seats$200 
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-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 
Total Value of Features$6,705$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192012
ModelGrand CaravanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in197.1 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		143.8 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%
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 Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

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