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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: $39,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,131

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $42,145
Base Invoice $30,178 $40,594
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Third-row seat 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Premium Entertainment Group   2,490
Trailer Tow Group   995
Second-row high console   495
Second-row buckets   995
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Third-row seat 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation system 1,696  
Remote start 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Premium Entertainment Group   2,216
Trailer Tow Group   886
Second-row high console   441
Second-row buckets   886
Options (change) 6,080 4,975
Options (change) 5,168 4,429
Destination 785 1,095
Total Price $39,260 $48,215
Total Invoice $36,131 $46,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,210
Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18265/50-20
Total Price$39,260$48,215
Adjustments for Features0-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$42,175
Total Invoice$36,131$46,118
Adjustments for Features0-5,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,131$40,341

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
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, 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 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,777

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20082018
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 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

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