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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: $54,955

Dodge Durango R/T   
Difference: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,267

Dodge Durango R/T   
Difference: $3,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerDurangoDurango
TrimPlatinumR/TCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $42,095 $41,395
Base Invoice $51,512 $40,524 $39,873
Cargo cover 130    
Second-row buckets 695 995  
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  
Technology Group   2,295 2,295
Upholstered instrument panel   995  
Sunroof   1,195  
AWD w/low range   2,600 2,600
Roof rack   395  
Premium Entertainment Group     2,490
Anodized Platinum Package     3,695
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group     1,295
5.7L V8     3,995
Cargo cover 124    
Second-row buckets 660 886  
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  
Technology Group   2,043 2,043
Upholstered instrument panel   886  
Sunroof   1,064  
AWD w/low range   2,488 2,488
Roof rack   352  
Premium Entertainment Group     2,216
Anodized Platinum Package     3,289
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group     1,153
5.7L V8     3,556
Options (change) 3,110 11,765 16,670
Options (change) 2,956 10,648 15,012
Destination 995 1,095 1,095
Total Price $58,045 $54,955 $59,160
Total Invoice $55,463 $52,267 $55,980

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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: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year201820172017
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$54,955$59,160
Adjustments for Features-2,2950-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,750$54,955$59,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155
Total Invoice$55,463$52,267$55,980
Adjustments for Features-2,1930-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,270$52,267$55,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,666

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201820172017
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  
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
Second-row low console $100 
Towing camera $50$50
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  
Skid plates  $150
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
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
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 $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,185$9,890$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1930-47

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20182017
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

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%
Anodized Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow and Skid Plate Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested72583%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

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