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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: $48,030

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,018

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelExplorerDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimLimitedGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $37,795 $43,695 $42,145 $62,995
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,550 $42,037 $40,594 $61,281
Package 302A 4,305        
Trailer Tow Package 570        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
Roof rack crossbars 120        
Cargo cover 135        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995 1,995   1,995
Second-row high console 100 495 495 495 495
Second-row buckets 750 995 995   0
Premium Group   2,395      
Technology Group   2,195 2,495 2,495 2,495
Trailer Tow Group   995 995 995 995
Safety / Security and Convenience Group   1,495      
Roof rack     395   395
Sunroof     1,195   1,195
Premium Entertainment Group       2,490  
Anodized Platinum Appearance Package       3,995  
3rd-Row Seating Group         0
Temporary spare tire         395
Package 302A 3,659        
Trailer Tow Package 484        
Panoramic sunroof 1,356        
Roof rack crossbars 106        
Cargo cover 115        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,776 1,776   1,776
Second-row high console 85 441 441 441 441
Second-row buckets 638 886 886   0
Premium Group   2,132      
Technology Group   1,954 2,221 2,221 2,221
Trailer Tow Group   886 886 886 886
Safety / Security and Convenience Group   1,331      
Roof rack     352   352
Sunroof     1,064   1,064
Premium Entertainment Group       2,216  
Anodized Platinum Appearance Package       3,556  
3rd-Row Seating Group         0
Temporary spare tire         352
Options (change) 9,670 10,565 8,565 10,470 7,965
Options (change) 8,241 9,406 7,626 9,320 7,092
Destination 825 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $48,030 $49,455 $53,355 $53,710 $72,055
Total Invoice $44,018 $47,051 $50,758 $51,009 $69,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelExplorerDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimLimitedGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6295hp V6360hp V8295hp V6475hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$48,030$49,455$53,355$53,710$72,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-2,160-3,060-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,030$48,045$51,195$50,650$66,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150$2,605$18,950
Total Invoice$44,018$47,051$50,758$51,009$69,468
Adjustments for Features0-1,341-2,055-2,906-4,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,018$45,710$48,703$48,103$64,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,993$2,393$18,880

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelExplorerDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimLimitedGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Curve control$50    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Second-row low console $100$100 $100
Towing camera $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
HDMI port $25$25$25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0$0$0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,905$8,315$9,065$9,965$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$2,160$3,060$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,341-2,055-2,906-4,878

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,579 lb.4,681 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
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
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 GT

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested145092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Surround sound250Yes
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Towing camera50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested190065%
Total Not Requested102535%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
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%
Safety / Security and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Roof rack
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack300No
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested7520%
Total Not Requested30080%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%
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%
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%
Anodized Platinum Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested95062%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
3rd-Row Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Power-folding headrests, third row seats50No
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

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