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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: $35,545

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,070

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimXLTSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $30,650 $35,485
Base Invoice $27,404 $27,959 $32,263
Third-row seat 875    
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320    
Trailer Tow Group   525 455
5-speed automatic   75  
Interior Convenience Group   560  
Stability control   500  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   565 565
5.7L V8   1,780 995
AWD w/low range   2,315 2,320
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench   300  
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     0
Third-row seat 744    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112    
Trailer Tow Group   452 391
5-speed automatic   65  
Interior Convenience Group   482  
Stability control   430  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   486 486
5.7L V8   1,531 856
AWD w/low range   2,115 2,094
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench   258  
Bluetooth cell phone link     237
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     0
Options (change) 5,450 6,620 4,610
Options (change) 4,851 5,819 4,064
Destination 815 645 645
Total Price $35,545 $37,915 $40,740
Total Invoice $33,070 $34,423 $36,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $191
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimXLTSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8335hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionA6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/70-17265/60-18
Total Price$35,545$37,915$40,740
Adjustments for Features0-60-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$37,855$36,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$33,070$34,423$36,972
Adjustments for Features0-54-4,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,070$34,369$32,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimXLTSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Front side airbags$350  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,590$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54-4,093

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20102006
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 SLT

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested29052%
Total Not Requested26548%

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%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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