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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: $34,625

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,779

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $4,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,445 $31,945 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $27,144 $30,364 $26,790 $29,361
Navigation Convenience Group 995 500    
Flexible Seating Group 995 995    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 145 145    
Leather seating surfaces 750      
Sunroof 845 845 850 850
AWD 1,700 1,700    
Third-row seat     845 375
Rear HVAC unit     675 285
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Satellite radio     195 195
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     255  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,295 2,295
Navigation Convenience Group 886 445    
Flexible Seating Group 886 886    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 129 129    
Leather seating surfaces 668      
Sunroof 752 752 723 723
AWD 1,564 1,564    
Third-row seat     718 319
Rear HVAC unit     574 243
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Satellite radio     166 166
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     217  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     2,112 2,112
Options (change) 5,430 4,185 10,590 8,025
Options (change) 4,885 3,776 9,254 7,075
Destination 750 750 735 735
Total Price $34,625 $36,880 $39,695 $39,875
Total Invoice $32,779 $34,890 $36,779 $37,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,393
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,625$36,880$39,695$39,875
Adjustments for Features-415-31500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$36,565$39,695$39,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$180
Total Invoice$32,779$34,890$36,779$37,171
Adjustments for Features-393-29800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,386$34,592$36,779$37,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$0$392

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120072007
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,390$6,075$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$315$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-393-29800

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
ModelJourneyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in113.7 in
Length192.4 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height66.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room43.5 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Lux

Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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