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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: $44,095

Dodge Durango Limited   
Difference: $4,875

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Model Year201920192006
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $35,485
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
AWD 2,150 2,150  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Running boards 595 595 445
3.5L V6   0  
Travel Convenience Group     2,060
Trailer Tow Group     455
Side curtain airbags, three rows     565
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 - Class III 542 542  
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
AWD 2,053 2,054  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Running boards 565 565 383
3.5L V6   0  
Travel Convenience Group     1,772
Trailer Tow Group     391
Side curtain airbags, three rows     486
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     0
Sunroof     731
Bluetooth cell phone link     237
5.7L V8     856
AWD w/low range     2,094
Options (change) 13,475 7,740 7,965
Options (change) 12,811 7,364 6,950
Destination 1,095 1,095 645
Total Price $48,970 $51,600 $44,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Durango Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,410
Model Year201920192006
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$48,970$51,600$44,095
Adjustments for Features-4,055-6,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,915$45,430$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201920192006
ModelExplorerExplorerDurango
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$11,495$13,610$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$6,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-1,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20192006
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 Weight4,633 lb.5,263 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested202557%
Total Not Requested152543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Side curtain airbags, three rows
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
AWD1700No
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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