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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: $38,424

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $6,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,566

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $4,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrossroadGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $31,995 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,131 $30,781 $29,319 $32,901
Crossroad Plus Package 750      
Popular Equipment Group 1,350      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295    
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,349      
3.6L V6 1,700      
Sunroof 1,295 1,295 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 795      
AWD 1,800 1,900 2,320 2,320
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   145    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   949 1,295 1,295
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
Remote start     385 385
Crossroad Plus Package 668      
Popular Equipment Group 1,202      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153    
Rear-Seat Video Group 1,201      
3.6L V6 1,513      
Sunroof 1,153 1,153 723 723
Leather seating surfaces 708      
AWD 1,742 1,767 2,112 2,112
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   129    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   845 1,101 1,101
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
Remote start     327 327
Options (change) 10,334 5,584 12,980 8,785
Options (change) 9,340 5,047 11,253 7,687
Destination 1,095 1,095 815 815
Total Price $38,424 $38,674 $45,410 $45,150
Total Invoice $36,566 $36,923 $41,387 $41,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,672
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrossroadGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,424$38,674$45,410$45,150
Adjustments for Features-250-190-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,399$38,674$45,220$44,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$260$0
Total Invoice$36,566$36,923$41,387$41,403
Adjustments for Features-240-173-174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,542$36,923$41,214$41,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$381$0$15

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimCrossroadGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250   
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$7,165$7,140$7,330$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$190$190
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-173-174

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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
Larger infotainment display0No
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 Requested119075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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 GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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