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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: $42,345

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,957

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,485
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,263
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 0
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
Travel Convenience Group     2,060
Trailer Tow Group     455
Side curtain airbags, three rows     565
Running boards     445
Sunroof     850
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
5.7L V8     995
AWD w/low range     2,320
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 0
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
Travel Convenience Group     1,772
Trailer Tow Group     391
Side curtain airbags, three rows     486
Running boards     383
Sunroof     731
Bluetooth cell phone link     237
5.7L V8     856
AWD w/low range     2,094
Options (change) 12,565 9,165 7,965
Options (change) 10,899 8,011 6,950
Destination 785 785 645
Total Price $42,595 $42,345 $44,095
Total Invoice $38,957 $38,974 $39,858

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $784
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$42,595$42,345$44,095
Adjustments for Features0-250-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,595$42,095$43,730
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$38,957$38,974$39,858
Adjustments for Features0-230-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,957$38,744$39,528
Cost Above Minimum$213$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,775$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082006
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.5,263 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

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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Side curtain airbags, three rows
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested509%
Total Not Requested50091%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
AWD1700No
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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