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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: $37,015

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,906

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $8,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimCrewLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,068 $35,268
Flexible Seating Group 1,300  
Navigation and Sound Group 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 595  
Sunroof 1,095  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 795  
AWD 1,800 2,000
Wi-Fi hotspot 650  
Cargo cover   135
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Flexible Seating Group 1,157  
Navigation and Sound Group 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 530  
Sunroof 975  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 708  
AWD 1,656 1,820
Wi-Fi hotspot 579  
Cargo cover   115
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 7,625 8,570
Options (change) 6,843 7,406
Destination 995 825
Total Price $37,015 $47,250
Total Invoice $34,906 $43,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,758
Model Year20132012
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimCrewLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$37,015$47,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,015$44,170
Total Invoice$34,906$43,499
Adjustments for Features0-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,906$40,664

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimCrewLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,400$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,835

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelJourneyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in112.6 in
Length192.4 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft380.7 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 and Sound 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
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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