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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: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,561

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $9,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $38,200 $27,730
Base Invoice $35,622 $25,380
Package 301A 2,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Second-row buckets 695  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Quick Order Package M   3,785
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,300
Premium Interior Group   370
Entertainment Group 2   1,525
Sunroof   895
Power-stowing third row seats   595
Package 301A 2,269  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Second-row buckets 607  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Quick Order Package M   3,331
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,140
Premium Interior Group   326
Entertainment Group 2   1,342
Sunroof   788
Power-stowing third row seats   524
Options (change) 7,100 8,470
Options (change) 6,197 7,451
Destination 895 730
Total Price $46,195 $36,930
Total Invoice $42,714 $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: $8,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,168
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6197hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$46,195$36,930
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,130$36,930
Total Invoice$42,714$33,561
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,729$33,561

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20152008
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
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, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Total Value of Features$7,755$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,322 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested99031%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested41524%

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