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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: $39,270

Dodge Journey GT   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,503

Dodge Journey GT   
Difference: $11,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $31,276 $43,883 $51,512
Blacktop Package 395    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295    
Family Entertainment Group 1,345    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 90 90
Sunroof 550    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 145    
AWD 1,900    
Wheels, dark finish   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Blacktop Package 352    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153    
Family Entertainment Group 1,197    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 86 86
Sunroof 489    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 129    
AWD 1,767    
Wheels, dark finish   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,680 4,375 2,085
Options (change) 5,132 4,156 1,981
Destination 1,095 995 995
Total Price $39,270 $51,320 $57,020
Total Invoice $37,503 $49,034 $54,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,611
Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,270$51,320$57,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,095-9,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,270$47,225$47,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0
Total Invoice$37,503$49,034$54,488
Adjustments for Features0-3,913-9,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,503$45,121$45,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$7$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSportPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Integrated second row child seats, two$225  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,215$12,310$18,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,095$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,913-9,374

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelJourneyExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in112.6 in
Length192.4 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Blacktop Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
225/55R19 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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%
Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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