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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,774

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $2,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,942

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrossroadR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,295 $31,795
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,474 $30,589
Third-row seat 845 845    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850 1,195 1,195
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295   949
Crossroad Plus Package     1,100  
3.6L V6     1,700  
Rear-Seat Video Group     1,349  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,295 1,295
Popular Equipment Group     1,250  
AWD     1,800 1,900
Leather seating surfaces     795  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       145
Roof rails       249
Third-row seat 718 718    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723 1,064 1,064
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101   845
Crossroad Plus Package     979  
3.6L V6     1,513  
Rear-Seat Video Group     1,201  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,153 1,153
Popular Equipment Group     1,113  
AWD     1,742 1,767
Leather seating surfaces     708  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       129
Roof rails       222
Options (change) 9,700 8,000 10,484 5,733
Options (change) 8,295 6,850 9,473 5,180
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $40,545 $41,160 $37,774 $38,523
Total Invoice $36,458 $37,073 $35,942 $36,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,028
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrossroadR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$40,545$41,160$37,774$38,523
Adjustments for Features00-2,640-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$41,160$35,134$35,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$724
Total Invoice$36,458$37,073$35,942$36,764
Adjustments for Features00-2,512-2,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,458$37,073$33,430$34,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$791

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrossroadR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,075$6,715$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,640$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,512-2,543

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.8 in
Length193.4 in192.4 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in66.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Cargo net40No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested119074%
Total Not Requested41526%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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