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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: $36,720

Dodge Journey Limited   
Difference: $8,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,632

Dodge Journey Limited   
Difference: $6,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,058 $29,319 $32,901
Flexible Seating Group 1,500    
Navigation and Sound Group 1,395    
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group 1,295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 145    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195 1,295 1,295
AWD 1,800 2,320 2,320
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Sunroof   850 850
Remote start   385 385
Flexible Seating Group 1,335    
Navigation and Sound Group 1,242    
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group 1,153    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 129    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,064 1,101 1,101
AWD 1,656 2,112 2,112
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Sunroof   723 723
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 7,330 12,980 8,785
Options (change) 6,579 11,253 7,687
Destination 995 815 815
Total Price $36,720 $45,410 $45,150
Total Invoice $34,632 $41,387 $41,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,142
Model Year201420092009
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie 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$36,720$45,410$45,150
Adjustments for Features-41000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$45,410$45,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$34,632$41,387$41,403
Adjustments for Features-38700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,245$41,387$41,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420092009
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie 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  
Heated steering wheel$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 
911 assist $25$25
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  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,615$7,205$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-38700

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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 Limited

Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%
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 camera200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested-200100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-850No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested-450100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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