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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: $35,620

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,134

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelExplorerDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimXLTSLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $30,665 $32,590 $35,875
Base Invoice $27,404 $28,062 $29,775 $32,699
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75      
AWD 2,320 2,295 2,295 2,220
Trailer Tow Group   495 495 495
5-speed automatic   75    
Interior Convenience Group   625 625  
Sunroof   850 850  
White-letter tires   135   135
4.7L V8   985    
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench   395    
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64      
AWD 2,112 2,127 2,127 2,030
Trailer Tow Group   426 426 426
5-speed automatic   65    
Interior Convenience Group   538 538  
Sunroof   731 731  
White-letter tires   113   113
4.7L V8   847    
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench   340    
Options (change) 5,525 5,855 4,265 2,850
Options (change) 4,915 5,187 3,822 2,569
Destination 815 800 800 800
Total Price $35,620 $37,320 $37,655 $39,525
Total Invoice $33,134 $34,049 $34,397 $36,068

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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: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $397
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelExplorerDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimXLTSLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8303hp V8303hp V8303hp V8
TransmissionA6A5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/17 MPG13/17 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4?, 4368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16265/60-18265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$35,620$37,320$37,655$39,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-1,700-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$36,160$35,955$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$80$0
Total Invoice$33,134$34,049$34,397$36,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,058-1,553-3,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,134$32,991$32,844$32,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$107$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelExplorerDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimXLTSLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags$350   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo organizer  $100 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Running boards  $350 
Sunroof $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$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$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$6,105$7,265$7,805$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160$1,700$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,058-1,553-3,331

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20102008
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.5,023 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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
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 Adventurer

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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