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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: $39,865

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $5,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,048

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $3,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,535 $34,495
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,146
Package 301A 2,250  
Blind spot warning system 495  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Second-row buckets 750  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Single DVD Entertainment   995
Trailer Tow Group   995
Safety Sphere Group   1,495
Temporary spare tire   395
Roof rack   395
Package 301A 1,913  
Blind spot warning system 421  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Second-row buckets 638  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Single DVD Entertainment   886
Trailer Tow Group   886
Safety Sphere Group   1,331
Temporary spare tire   352
Roof rack   352
Options (change) 6,875 4,275
Options (change) 5,866 3,807
Destination 825 1,095
Total Price $45,235 $39,865
Total Invoice $41,643 $38,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,457
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6283hp 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$45,235$39,865
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,085$39,865
Total Invoice$41,643$38,048
Adjustments for Features-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,505$38,048

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable second row seats $500
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,855$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.2 in
Length197.1 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.4,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 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 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft383.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3143.8 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 seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan GT

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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