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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: $13,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,585 $36,925 $48,380
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 90 90
Package 202A   4,100  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Cargo cover   130 130
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 86 86
Package 202A   3,895  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 6,415 10,380 4,645
Options (change) 5,710 9,861 4,413
Destination 675 1,245 1,245
Total Price $34,675 $48,550 $54,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Journey R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,862
Model Year200920202020
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6300hp I4300hp I4
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$34,675$48,550$54,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$45,560$48,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,355

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920202020
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
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$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
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$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,405$9,395$11,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684-558

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092020
ModelJourneyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in119.1 in
Length192.4 in198.8 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,797 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft387.8 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
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested185052%
Total Not Requested170048%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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