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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: $32,180

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $18,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,494

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $18,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,795 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $25,626 $43,883 $51,512
Flexible Seating Group 1,220    
Convenience Group 625    
Navigation and Sound Group 1,085    
Rear-Seat Video Group 825    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Sunroof 795    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 130    
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Flexible Seating Group 1,086    
Convenience Group 556    
Navigation and Sound Group 966    
Rear-Seat Video Group 734    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86
Sunroof 708    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 116    
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,710 4,050 2,355
Options (change) 4,193 3,848 2,238
Destination 675 995 995
Total Price $32,180 $50,995 $57,290
Total Invoice $30,494 $48,726 $54,745

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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: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,825
Model Year201020182018
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,180$50,995$57,290
Adjustments for Features0-6,705-12,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$44,290$44,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$30,494$48,726$54,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,407-11,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,494$42,319$42,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$558

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020182018
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,280$12,985$18,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,705$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,407-11,868

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelJourneyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in112.6 in
Length192.4 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,797 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

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%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
Navigation and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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