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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: $38,770

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,994

Dodge Grand Caravan GT   
Difference: $7,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $41,675 $34,395
Base Invoice $39,800 $32,978
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Second-row buckets 695  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
3.5L V6 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Single DVD Entertainment   995
Safety Sphere Group   1,495
Temporary spare tire   395
Roof rack   395
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Second-row buckets 660  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
3.5L V6 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Single DVD Entertainment   886
Safety Sphere Group   1,331
Temporary spare tire   352
Roof rack   352
Options (change) 4,150 3,280
Options (change) 3,943 2,921
Destination 945 1,095
Total Price $46,770 $38,770
Total Invoice $44,688 $36,994

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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: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
TrimLimitedGT
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$46,770$38,770
Adjustments for Features-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,465$38,770
Total Invoice$44,688$36,994
Adjustments for Features-2,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,486$36,994

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20172017
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Second-row under-floor storage $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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$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 release, second row seats$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,595$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerGrand Caravan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.2 in
Length198.3 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.4,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft383.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan GT

Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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