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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: $43,410

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,879

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $35,875
Base Invoice $30,178 $32,699
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Third-row seat 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
AWD 2,325 2,220
255/50R20 630  
Trailer Tow Group   495
Technology Group III   1,435
Second-row buckets   950
Running boards   445
Sunroof   850
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Third-row seat 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,114
AWD 2,117 2,030
255/50R20 536  
Trailer Tow Group   426
Technology Group III   1,234
Second-row buckets   817
Running boards   383
Sunroof   731
Options (change) 10,230 7,690
Options (change) 8,916 6,735
Destination 785 800
Total Price $43,410 $44,365
Total Invoice $39,879 $40,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $556
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8303hp V8
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$43,410$44,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,410$43,360
Total Invoice$39,879$40,234
Adjustments for Features0-911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,879$39,323

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,300$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 lb.5,023 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango specs.

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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 link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested95081%
Total Not Requested22519%

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