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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: $4,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,879

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $36,995
Base Invoice $30,178 $35,741
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Third-row seat 375  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,325 2,600
255/50R20 630  
Premium Group   2,895
Trailer Tow Group   995
Second-row buckets   995
Second-row high console   300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Blacktop Package   590
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Third-row seat 319  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
AWD 2,117 2,498
255/50R20 536  
Premium Group   2,577
Trailer Tow Group   886
Second-row buckets   886
Second-row high console   267
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Blacktop Package   525
Options (change) 10,230 10,370
Options (change) 8,916 9,415
Destination 785 995
Total Price $43,410 $48,360
Total Invoice $39,879 $46,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,908
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8295hp V6
TransmissionA6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$43,410$48,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,410$44,835
Total Invoice$39,879$46,151
Adjustments for Features0-3,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,879$42,787

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body color exterior trim $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,450$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,364

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,913 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 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%
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

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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
265/50R20 tires400No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157553%
Total Not Requested137547%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Blacktop Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Black grille (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Body color exterior trim0No
265/50R20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6400
260 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%

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