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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,830

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,391

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,730
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,429
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850 625
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Entertainment Group 2     2,200
Security Group     1,030
Quick Order Package L     2,130
Media Center 730N     905
Premium Group     1,995
Family Value Group     695
Running boards     700
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Sunroof 723 723 556
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Entertainment Group 2     1,958
Security Group     917
Quick Order Package L     1,895
Media Center 730N     805
Premium Group     1,776
Family Value Group     619
Running boards     616
Options (change) 9,850 8,150 10,280
Options (change) 8,375 6,930 9,142
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $40,695 $41,310 $37,830
Total Invoice $36,538 $37,153 $35,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,543
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6197hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$40,695$41,310$37,830
Adjustments for Features00-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,695$41,310$34,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,538$37,153$35,391
Adjustments for Features00-3,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,538$37,153$31,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable second row seats  $500
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,050$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.2 in
Length193.4 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in76.9 in
Height72.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in64.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3144.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested64039%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
iPod integration100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Quick Order Package L
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested140052%
Total Not Requested130048%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75062%
Total Not Requested46538%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Interior air filter0No
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
iPod integration100No
Infinity, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested127578%
Family Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Remote start150No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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