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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: $47,215

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,843

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $6,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $37,565
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $34,203
Running boards 595 595  
Second-row buckets 695 695 950
Second-row high console 150 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Trailer Tow Group     455
Technology Group III     930
uconnect gps     640
Sunroof     850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,765
5.7L V8     795
AWD w/low range     2,415
Running boards 565 565  
Second-row buckets 660 660 817
Second-row high console 144 144  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Trailer Tow Group     391
Technology Group III     900
uconnect gps     550
Sunroof     731
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,518
5.7L V8     684
AWD w/low range     2,199
Options (change) 5,130 3,435 8,800
Options (change) 4,874 3,264 7,790
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $52,075 $58,370 $47,215
Total Invoice $49,752 $55,771 $42,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,823
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6376hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$52,075$58,370$47,215
Adjustments for Features-3,230-8,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,845$49,425$47,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$49,752$55,771$42,843
Adjustments for Features-3,086-8,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,666$47,224$42,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$558$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Satellite TV  $400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,720$18,435$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$8,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,086-8,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.2 in
Length198.3 in200.8 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.0 in74.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,169 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft368.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3102.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
AWD1700No
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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