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Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,675

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $11,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $10,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,585 $38,100
Base Invoice $25,577 $35,528
Rear-Seat Video Group 825  
Convenience Group II 425  
Entertainment Group 2 2,495  
Flexible Seating Group 1,220  
Sunroof 795  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 625  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 100
Roof rack crossbars   135
Cargo cover   135
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Rear-Seat Video Group 734  
Convenience Group II 378  
Entertainment Group 2 2,221  
Flexible Seating Group 1,086  
Sunroof 708  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 556  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 89
Roof rack crossbars   118
Cargo cover   118
Polished alloy wheels   519
Package 301A   2,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 6,415 7,155
Options (change) 5,710 6,246
Destination 675 895
Total Price $34,675 $46,150
Total Invoice $31,962 $42,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,318
Model Year20092014
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$34,675$46,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$42,485
Total Invoice$31,962$42,669
Adjustments for Features0-3,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$39,280

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-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
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,965$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,389

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelJourneyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in112.6 in
Length192.4 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,797 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

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