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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: $43,085

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,989

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $4,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $35,485
Base Invoice $38,027 $32,263
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Power liftgate 495  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Navigation system 795  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Trailer Tow Group   455
Travel Convenience Group   2,060
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0
Sunroof   850
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
5.7L V8   995
AWD w/low range   2,320
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Power liftgate 432  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Navigation system 694  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Trailer Tow Group   391
Travel Convenience Group   1,772
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0
Sunroof   731
Bluetooth cell phone link   237
5.7L V8   856
AWD w/low range   2,094
Options (change) 5,585 6,955
Options (change) 4,874 6,081
Destination 895 645
Total Price $47,260 $43,085
Total Invoice $43,796 $38,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,138
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$47,260$43,085
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,380$43,085
Total Invoice$43,796$38,989
Adjustments for Features-2,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,127$38,989

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,630$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,921 lb.5,263 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 Sport

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 Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
AWD1700No
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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