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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: $37,850

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,498

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $1,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $30,695
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,038
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325    
Remote start 385 385 395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Media Center 730N     1,360
Driver's Convenience Group     490
Entertainment Group 1     1,300
Power liftgate     425
Safety Sphere Group     1,500
Roof rack     150
Running boards     700
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127    
Remote start 327 327 352
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Media Center 730N     1,210
Driver's Convenience Group     436
Entertainment Group 1     1,157
Power liftgate     378
Safety Sphere Group     1,335
Roof rack     134
Running boards     623
Options (change) 8,500 4,470 6,320
Options (change) 7,226 3,800 5,625
Destination 815 815 835
Total Price $40,930 $40,835 $37,850
Total Invoice $37,360 $37,516 $35,498

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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: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,105
Model Year200920092011
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)190, 7190, 7506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$40,930$40,835$37,850
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,930$40,335$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0
Total Invoice$37,360$37,516$35,498
Adjustments for Features0-459-2,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,360$37,057$32,952
Cost Above Minimum$303$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year200920092011
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Second-row high console $250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,325$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-459-2,546

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20092011
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

Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
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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