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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: $36,880

Dodge Journey Lux   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,890

Dodge Journey Lux   
Difference: $2,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,364 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation Convenience Group 500    
Flexible Seating Group 995    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 145    
Sunroof 845    
AWD 1,700 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation Convenience Group 445    
Flexible Seating Group 886    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 129    
Sunroof 752    
AWD 1,564 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,185 11,560 7,865
Options (change) 3,776 10,044 6,905
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $36,880 $41,590 $41,045
Total Invoice $34,890 $38,102 $37,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,593
Model Year201120082008
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,880$41,590$41,045
Adjustments for Features-65000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$41,590$41,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$34,890$38,102$37,868
Adjustments for Features-61500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,275$38,102$37,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,840$6,190$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-61500

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Lux

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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