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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: $35,760

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,838

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $14,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $43,315 $50,839
Flexible Seating Group 995 995    
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995    
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395      
Leather seating surfaces 500      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 50 90 90
Sunroof 895 895    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 145 145    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 795 795    
AWD 1,800 1,800    
Roof rails   125    
Cargo cover     130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Flexible Seating Group 886 886    
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886    
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352      
Leather seating surfaces 445      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 86 86
Sunroof 797 797    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 129 129    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 708 708    
AWD 1,656 1,656    
Roof rails   111    
Cargo cover     124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Options (change) 6,570 5,800 3,810 2,215
Options (change) 5,904 5,218 3,620 2,105
Destination 995 995 945 945
Total Price $35,760 $36,790 $50,110 $56,395
Total Invoice $33,838 $34,808 $47,880 $53,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,033
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,760$36,790$50,110$56,395
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,295-10,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$36,790$45,815$46,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0$570
Total Invoice$33,838$34,808$47,880$53,889
Adjustments for Features-950-4,104-9,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,743$34,808$43,776$44,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,065$0$548

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrewR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$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
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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$50  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $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$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $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
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
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$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,075$7,975$12,270$17,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,295$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-4,104-9,565

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,195 lb.4,890 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 Headroom39.9 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 Room43.5 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
37.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

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 rows150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

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 rows150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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