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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: $39,715

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,636

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $35,875
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $32,699
Luxury Package 1,450    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Trailer Tow Group     495
Technology Group III     1,435
Second-row buckets     950
Running boards     445
White-letter tires     135
Luxury Package 1,232    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Sunroof 723 723 731
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,114
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Trailer Tow Group     426
Technology Group III     1,234
Second-row buckets     817
Running boards     383
White-letter tires     113
Options (change) 10,610 8,045 5,605
Options (change) 9,111 6,932 4,818
Destination 735 735 800
Total Price $39,715 $39,895 $42,280
Total Invoice $36,636 $37,028 $38,317

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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: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $951
Model Year200720072008
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)245/65-17235/65-18265/60-18
Total Price$39,715$39,895$42,280
Adjustments for Features00-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$39,895$41,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$36,636$37,028$38,317
Adjustments for Features00-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,636$37,028$37,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year200720072008
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
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 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
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
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,200$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$805
Value of Feature Adjustments00-730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20072008
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.4,848 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 height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%

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