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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: $52,965

Dodge Durango R/T   
Difference: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,446

Dodge Durango R/T   
Difference: $5,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimPlatinumR/TCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $41,995 $41,295
Base Invoice $51,512 $40,391 $39,740
Cargo cover 130    
Second-row buckets 695 995 995
Second-row high console 150 300 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Trailer Tow Group   995 995
Technology Group   1,995 1,995
Sunroof   1,195  
AWD w/low range   2,500 2,600
Premium Entertainment Group     2,490
5.7L V8     3,995
Cargo cover 124    
Second-row buckets 660 886 886
Second-row high console 144 267 267
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,776  
Roof rack crossbars 133    
Trailer Tow Group   886 886
Technology Group   1,776 1,776
Sunroof   1,064  
AWD w/low range   2,405 2,498
Premium Entertainment Group     2,216
5.7L V8     3,556
Options (change) 3,110 9,975 13,370
Options (change) 2,956 9,060 12,085
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $58,045 $52,965 $55,660
Total Invoice $55,463 $50,446 $52,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Durango R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,012
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimPlatinumR/TCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/22 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$58,045$52,965$55,660
Adjustments for Features-3,1450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,900$52,965$55,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395
Total Invoice$55,463$50,446$52,820
Adjustments for Features-3,0050-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,458$50,446$52,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,089

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimPlatinumR/TCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Roof rack$300 $300
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HDMI port $25$25
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,685$9,540$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0050-285

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.8 in
Length198.3 in201.2 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.0 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
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%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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