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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: $50,625

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,344

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $41,395
Base Invoice $34,952 $39,873
Package 302A 4,305  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000 2,600
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Second-row high console 100 300
Second-row buckets 750 995
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Technology Group   2,295
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group   1,295
Premium Entertainment Group   2,490
Package 302A 3,659  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820 2,488
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Cargo cover 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Second-row high console 85 267
Second-row buckets 638 886
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Technology Group   2,043
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group   1,153
Premium Entertainment Group   2,216
Options (change) 12,265 9,975
Options (change) 10,567 9,053
Destination 825 1,095
Total Price $50,625 $52,465
Total Invoice $46,344 $50,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$50,625$52,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,625$50,880
Total Invoice$46,344$50,021
Adjustments for Features0-1,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,344$48,510

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Second-row low console $100
Towing camera $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,555$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,511

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20112017
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 Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%
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 Citadel

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested72583%
Premium Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested47523%

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