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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: $40,995

Dodge Durango Crew   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,143

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,420 $42,020
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,581 $39,407
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
235/65R18 595      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,695 1,695
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Trailer Tow Group     695 695
Entry Nav / Commuter Group     695  
Leather seating surfaces     1,295  
5.7L V8     1,495 1,495
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
235/65R18 506      
Sunroof 723 723 757  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,509 1,509
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Trailer Tow Group     619 619
Entry Nav / Commuter Group     619  
Leather seating surfaces     1,153  
5.7L V8     1,331 1,331
Options (change) 10,505 8,210 6,725 3,885
Options (change) 8,980 7,029 5,988 3,459
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $41,350 $41,370 $40,995 $46,755
Total Invoice $37,143 $37,252 $38,419 $43,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$41,350$41,370$40,995$46,755
Adjustments for Features00-3,640-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,350$41,370$37,355$41,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$3,795
Total Invoice$37,143$37,252$38,419$43,716
Adjustments for Features00-3,411-5,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,143$37,252$35,008$38,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$3,467

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite TV  $400$400
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,550$7,190$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,640$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,411-5,241

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.8 in
Length193.4 in199.8 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in42.8 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%
Entry Nav / Commuter Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%

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