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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: $3,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,262

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,995 $40,295
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,711 $38,780
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850 1,395 1,195
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Trailer Tow Group     995 995
Rallye Appearance Group     1,295  
Second-row buckets     995 995
Second-row high console     300 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Uconnect 8.4N       750
Blacktop Package       295
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723 1,242 1,064
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Trailer Tow Group     886 886
Rallye Appearance Group     1,153  
Second-row buckets     886 886
Second-row high console     267 267
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776
Uconnect 8.4N       668
Blacktop Package       263
Options (change) 10,645 8,945 6,975 6,525
Options (change) 9,099 7,654 6,210 5,810
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $41,490 $42,105 $44,965 $47,815
Total Invoice $37,262 $37,877 $42,916 $45,585

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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: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,411
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$41,490$42,105$44,965$47,815
Adjustments for Features00-2,350-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,490$42,105$42,615$43,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,050
Total Invoice$37,262$37,877$42,916$45,585
Adjustments for Features00-2,243-3,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,262$37,877$40,673$41,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$956

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
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 grille (optional)   $0
Body color exterior trim  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
HDMI port  $25$25
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450$450
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$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,075$8,425$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,350$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,243-3,956

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.8 in
Length193.4 in201.2 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,756 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%
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%
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%
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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%
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%
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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested142590%
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%
Rallye Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
265/50R20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Body color exterior trim0No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested142590%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Blacktop Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Black grille (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
265/50R20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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