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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: $36,215

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,316

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $1,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,670
Luxury Package 1,450    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 695    
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Entertainment Group 1     795
Media Center 730N     1,360
Driver Convenience Group     625
Trailer Tow Group     995
Safety Sphere Group     1,300
Roof rack     150
Luxury Package 1,232    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 591    
Remote start 326 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Entertainment Group 1     708
Media Center 730N     1,210
Driver Convenience Group     556
Trailer Tow Group     886
Safety Sphere Group     1,157
Roof rack     134
Options (change) 9,545 6,285 5,225
Options (change) 8,113 5,343 4,651
Destination 735 735 995
Total Price $38,650 $38,135 $36,215
Total Invoice $35,638 $35,439 $34,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,184
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6283hp 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)235/65-18235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,650$38,135$36,215
Adjustments for Features00-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,650$38,135$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$515$0$0
Total Invoice$35,638$35,439$34,316
Adjustments for Features00-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,638$35,439$31,255
Cost Above Minimum$199$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable second row seats  $500
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,425$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.2 in
Length193.4 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in78.7 in
Height72.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 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 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft383.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
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
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 R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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