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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: $44,910

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $8,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,703

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $8,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $35,875
Base Invoice $40,191 $32,699
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Second-row buckets 695 950
Second-row high console 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Trailer Tow Group   495
Technology Group III   1,435
Sunroof   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
5.7L V8   795
AWD w/low range   2,415
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Second-row buckets 607 817
Second-row high console 132  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Trailer Tow Group   426
Technology Group III   1,234
Sunroof   731
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,114
5.7L V8   684
AWD w/low range   2,198
Options (change) 9,380 8,235
Options (change) 8,187 7,204
Destination 895 800
Total Price $53,375 $44,910
Total Invoice $49,273 $40,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,417
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerDurango
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$53,375$44,910
Adjustments for Features-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,960$44,910
Total Invoice$49,273$40,703
Adjustments for Features-3,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,120$40,703

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20152008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 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 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20152008
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

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested180057%
Total Not Requested135043%
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

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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%
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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