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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: $36,930

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,561

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $3,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,730
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $25,380
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 895
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Entertainment Group 2     1,525
Premium Interior Group     370
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,300
Quick Order Package M     3,785
Power-stowing third row seats     595
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723 788
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Entertainment Group 2     1,342
Premium Interior Group     326
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,140
Quick Order Package M     3,331
Power-stowing third row seats     524
Options (change) 8,025 5,320 8,470
Options (change) 6,822 4,523 7,451
Destination 815 815 730
Total Price $40,455 $41,685 $36,930
Total Invoice $36,956 $38,239 $33,561

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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: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,658
Model Year200920092008
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)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$40,455$41,685$36,930
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,455$41,185$34,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$36,956$38,239$33,561
Adjustments for Features0-459-2,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,956$37,780$31,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$824$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year200920092008
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
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Second-row high console $250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,925$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-459-2,263

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20092008
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

Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested104060%
Total Not Requested70040%
Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Interior air filter0No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested149046%
Total Not Requested175054%

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