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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,262

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,565
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,203
Luxury Package 1,700    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,765
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Trailer Tow Group     455
Technology Group III     930
uconnect gps     640
Second-row buckets     950
Luxury Package 1,445    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723 731
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,518
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Trailer Tow Group     391
Technology Group III     900
uconnect gps     550
Second-row buckets     817
Options (change) 10,645 8,945 5,590
Options (change) 9,099 7,654 4,907
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $41,490 $42,105 $44,005
Total Invoice $37,262 $37,877 $39,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,413
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8303hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/50-20
Total Price$41,490$42,105$44,005
Adjustments for Features00-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,490$42,105$42,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$37,262$37,877$39,960
Adjustments for Features00-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,262$37,877$38,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite TV  $400
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,275$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,285

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.2 in
Length193.4 in200.8 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in74.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft368.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3102.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Laminated front side windows200No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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