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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: $37,774

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $4,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,942

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $2,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $31,795 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,474 $30,589 $27,518 $29,578
Crossroad Plus Package 1,100      
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,349      
Popular Equipment Group 1,250      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295    
3.6L V6 1,700      
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 850 850
AWD 1,800 1,900    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   145    
Roof rails   249    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   949 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Crossroad Plus Package 979      
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,201      
Popular Equipment Group 1,113      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153    
3.6L V6 1,513      
Leather seating surfaces 708      
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 723 723
AWD 1,742 1,767    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   129    
Roof rails   222    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   845 1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 10,484 5,733 11,925 10,225
Options (change) 9,473 5,180 10,275 8,830
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $37,774 $38,523 $42,770 $43,385
Total Invoice $35,942 $36,764 $38,438 $39,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$37,774$38,523$42,770$43,385
Adjustments for Features-440-46500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,334$38,058$42,770$43,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$724$0$615
Total Invoice$35,942$36,764$38,438$39,053
Adjustments for Features-419-44400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,523$36,320$38,438$39,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$797$0$615

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,740$6,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$465$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-44400

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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 Crossroad

Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Cargo net40No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested119074%
Total Not Requested41526%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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