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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: $43,790

Dodge Durango Crew   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,057

Dodge Durango Crew   
Difference: $203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,420 $42,020
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,581 $39,407
Rear HVAC unit 695      
Third-row seat 875      
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Remote start 385 385    
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,695 1,695
AWD 2,320 2,320    
Trailer Tow Group     695 695
Media Center 730N     395  
Entry Nav / Commuter Group     695  
Leather seating surfaces     1,295  
5.7L V8     1,495 1,495
AWD w/low range     2,400 2,400
Rear HVAC unit 591      
Third-row seat 744      
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Remote start 327 327    
Sunroof 723 723 757  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,509 1,509
AWD 2,112 2,112    
Trailer Tow Group     619 619
Media Center 730N     352  
Entry Nav / Commuter Group     619  
Leather seating surfaces     1,153  
5.7L V8     1,331 1,331
AWD w/low range     2,286 2,286
Options (change) 12,830 9,060 9,520 6,285
Options (change) 11,126 7,921 8,626 5,745
Destination 815 815 850 850
Total Price $45,260 $45,425 $43,790 $49,155
Total Invoice $41,260 $41,637 $41,057 $46,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,930
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$45,260$45,425$43,790$49,155
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,975-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,260$45,025$39,815$42,840
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$3,025
Total Invoice$41,260$41,637$41,057$46,002
Adjustments for Features0-367-3,727-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,260$41,270$37,330$40,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,762

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Satellite TV  $400$400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50$50
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,250$9,825$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$3,975$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-3,727-5,910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.8 in
Length193.4 in199.8 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,330 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 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 bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entry Nav / Commuter Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
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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