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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: $39,585

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,578

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $29,511
Package 202A 3,075    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Trailer Tow Group     995
SXT Plus Package     2,000
Uconnect 8.4     695
Popular Equipment Group     895
Rallye Appearance Group     1,295
CD player, remote     450
Sunroof     1,195
Package 202A 2,614    
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
AWD 1,820 1,820 2,326
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Trailer Tow Group     886
SXT Plus Package     1,172
Uconnect 8.4     619
Popular Equipment Group     797
Rallye Appearance Group     1,153
CD player, remote     401
Sunroof     1,064
Options (change) 7,240 4,165 9,925
Options (change) 6,274 3,660 8,418
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $39,585 $42,525 $40,915
Total Invoice $36,578 $39,437 $38,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,919
Model Year201120112014
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$39,585$42,525$40,915
Adjustments for Features-620-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,965$40,340$40,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,578$39,437$38,924
Adjustments for Features-573-2,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,005$37,411$38,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201120112014
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,130$9,695$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-573-2,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.8 in
Length197.1 in201.2 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,913 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.8 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested167552%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SXT

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested55044%
Total Not Requested70056%
Uconnect 8.4
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested32587%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Rallye Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
265/50R20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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