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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: $39,379

Dodge Journey Limited   
Difference: $7,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,435

Dodge Journey Limited   
Difference: $5,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,395 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,142 $34,952
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,395  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group 1,695  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,349  
AWD 1,900 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   2,095
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,242  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group 1,509  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,201  
AWD 1,767 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   1,798
Options (change) 6,989 8,670
Options (change) 6,298 7,508
Destination 995 825
Total Price $39,379 $47,030
Total Invoice $37,435 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,038
Model Year20152011
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
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$39,379$47,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,379$43,975
Total Invoice$37,435$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,435$40,473

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelJourneyExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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-coated alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,425$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,812

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
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.4,752 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 Limited

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%
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 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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