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Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,925

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,824

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelJourneyEscapeEscape
TrimR/TXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,585 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $25,577 $20,992 $22,494
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 130 395 395
Sunroof 795 585 585
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,750
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
3.0L V6   855  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 116 336 336
Sunroof 708 498 498
AWD 1,593 1,593 1,593
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 2,675 4,775 3,920
Options (change) 2,417 4,217 3,439
Destination 675 615 615
Total Price $30,935 $27,925 $28,720
Total Invoice $28,669 $25,824 $26,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162
Model Year200920062006
ModelJourneyEscapeEscape
TrimR/TXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,935$27,925$28,720
Adjustments for Features-3,2450-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,690$27,925$28,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$28,669$25,824$26,548
Adjustments for Features-3,0070-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,662$25,824$26,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$239

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920062006
ModelJourneyEscapeEscape
TrimR/TXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,015$3,770$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0070-485

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092006
ModelJourneyEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in103.2 in
Length192.4 in174.9 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height66.6 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,229 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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