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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: $43,920

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,851

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $35,875
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,699
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Second-row buckets 750 950
Second-row high console 100  
AWD 2,000 2,220
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Trailer Tow Group   495
Technology Group III   1,435
Sunroof   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Second-row buckets 638 817
Second-row high console 85  
AWD 1,820 2,030
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Trailer Tow Group   426
Technology Group III   1,234
Sunroof   731
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,114
Options (change) 9,855 7,245
Options (change) 8,498 6,352
Destination 825 800
Total Price $48,535 $43,920
Total Invoice $44,591 $39,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$48,535$43,920
Adjustments for Features-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,185$43,920
Total Invoice$44,591$39,851
Adjustments for Features-3,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,513$39,851

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,005$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.2 in
Length197.1 in200.8 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in74.3 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,023 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in59.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft368.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3102.4 ft3

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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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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%
Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%

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