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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: $36,024

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $20,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $31,795 $52,730
Crossroad Plus Package 1,100    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Popular Equipment Group 1,250    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,349    
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 50 90
Sunroof 1,195 1,195  
Roof rails   249  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   145  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   949  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   295  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Crossroad Plus Package 979    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Popular Equipment Group 1,113    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,201    
Leather seating surfaces 708    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 86
Sunroof 1,064 1,064  
Roof rails   222  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   129  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   845  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   263  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 8,734 4,178 2,085
Options (change) 7,776 3,721 1,981
Destination 995 995 1,245
Total Price $36,024 $36,968 $56,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Journey Crossroad
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,631
Model Year201620162021
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$36,024$36,968$56,060
Adjustments for Features0-225-10,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,024$36,743$45,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162021
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadR/TPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,065$16,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215-612

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162021
ModelJourneyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in119.1 in
Length192.4 in198.8 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room43.5 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft387.8 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 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 holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested136578%
Total Not Requested39022%
Navigation and Back-up Camera 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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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