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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: $7,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,942

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $5,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $31,795 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,474 $30,589 $34,952
Crossroad Plus Package 1,100    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Popular Equipment Group 1,250    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,349    
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sunroof 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,800 1,900 2,000
Roof rails   249  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   949  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   295  
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
Crossroad Plus Package 979    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Popular Equipment Group 1,113    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,201    
Leather seating surfaces 708    
Sunroof 1,064 1,064  
AWD 1,742 1,767 1,820
Roof rails   222  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   845  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   263  
Navigation system     676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Options (change) 10,484 5,883 6,485
Options (change) 9,473 5,314 5,650
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $37,774 $38,673 $44,845
Total Invoice $35,942 $36,898 $41,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,866
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,448
Model Year201620162011
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$37,774$38,673$44,845
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,774$38,573$42,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$799$0
Total Invoice$35,942$36,898$41,427
Adjustments for Features0-95-2,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,942$36,803$39,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$861$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162011
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,775$6,875$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-2,037

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
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 Crossroad

Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
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 Requested128073%
Total Not Requested47527%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
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%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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