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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: $36,215

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,316

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $8,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $38,200 $29,995
Base Invoice $35,622 $28,670
Package 301A 2,600  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Second-row buckets 695  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Driver Convenience Group   625
Entertainment Group 1   795
Media Center 730N   1,360
Trailer Tow Group   995
Safety Sphere Group   1,300
Roof rack   150
Package 301A 2,269  
Blind spot warning system 519  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Second-row buckets 607  
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Driver Convenience Group   556
Entertainment Group 1   708
Media Center 730N   1,210
Trailer Tow Group   886
Safety Sphere Group   1,157
Roof rack   134
Options (change) 7,265 5,225
Options (change) 6,340 4,651
Destination 895 995
Total Price $46,360 $36,215
Total Invoice $42,857 $34,316

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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: $9,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,811
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$46,360$36,215
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,570$36,215
Total Invoice$42,857$34,316
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,127$34,316

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedR/T
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice recorder $0
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 
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$7,405$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,534 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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 Requested127560%
Total Not Requested85040%
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 R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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