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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: $39,675

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $5,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,288

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $5,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,535 $28,660
Base Invoice $34,952 $26,394
Package 301A 2,250  
Blind spot warning system 495  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Second-row buckets 750  
uconnect gps   905
Quick Order Package M   1,845
Security Group   1,030
Premium Group   1,995
Family Value Group   695
Entertainment Group 2   2,200
Sunroof   895
4.0L V6   630
Package 301A 1,913  
Blind spot warning system 421  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Second-row buckets 638  
uconnect gps   805
Quick Order Package M   1,642
Security Group   916
Premium Group   1,776
Family Value Group   619
Entertainment Group 2   1,958
Sunroof   797
4.0L V6   561
Options (change) 7,305 10,195
Options (change) 6,232 9,074
Destination 825 820
Total Price $45,665 $39,675
Total Invoice $42,009 $36,288

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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: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,445
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$45,665$39,675
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,365$39,675
Total Invoice$42,009$36,288
Adjustments for Features-2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,733$36,288

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Stowable second row seats $500
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,355$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.2 in
Length197.1 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in76.9 in
Height70.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.4,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in64.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3144.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Infinity, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Family Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Remote start150Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested112573%
Total Not Requested41527%

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