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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: $38,075

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,320

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $8,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadGTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $40,191
3.6L V6 1,700    
Family Entertainment Group 1,345 1,345  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Popular Equipment Group 1,350    
AWD 1,800 1,900  
Sunroof 550 550  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 50 90
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Roof rails   249  
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
3.6L V6 1,513    
Family Entertainment Group 1,197 1,197  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Popular Equipment Group 1,202    
AWD 1,742 1,767  
Sunroof 489 489  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 79
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Roof rails   222  
Navigation system     694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,741
Options (change) 9,085 5,389 4,475
Options (change) 8,227 4,873 3,906
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $38,075 $38,979 $48,470
Total Invoice $36,320 $37,244 $44,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,437
Model Year201820182015
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadGTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$38,075$38,979$48,470
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$38,879$47,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$804$0
Total Invoice$36,320$37,244$44,992
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,320$37,148$43,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$828$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182015
ModelJourneyJourneyExplorer
TrimCrossroadGTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Integrated second row child seats, two$225$225 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,675$7,775$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,235

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,921 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

Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%
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 opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

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 opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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