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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: $40,945

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $43,245
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
235/65R18 595    
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Premium Entertainment Group     2,490
Trailer Tow Group     995
Second-row high console     495
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
235/65R18 506    
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Premium Entertainment Group     2,216
Trailer Tow Group     886
Second-row high console     441
Options (change) 10,100 7,805 3,980
Options (change) 8,588 6,637 3,543
Destination 645 645 1,495
Total Price $40,945 $40,965 $48,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Durango Citadel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,369
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/50-20
Total Price$40,945$40,965$48,720
Adjustments for Features00-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,945$40,965$42,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Towing camera  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,950$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments00-656

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20062019
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 Weight4,441 lb.4,681 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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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%
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%

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Premium Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested192593%
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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