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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: $34,120

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,505

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $2,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $27,585
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $25,577
Third-row seat 845 375  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850 795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Rear-Seat Video Group     1,195
Safe and Sound Group     695
Flexible Seating Group     1,295
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     130
AWD     1,750
Third-row seat 718 319  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723 708
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Remote start 326 326  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Rear-Seat Video Group     1,064
Safe and Sound Group     619
Flexible Seating Group     1,153
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     116
AWD     1,593
Options (change) 7,340 5,030 5,860
Options (change) 6,330 4,368 5,253
Destination 735 735 675
Total Price $36,445 $36,880 $34,120
Total Invoice $33,855 $34,464 $31,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,970
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8235hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-19
Total Price$36,445$36,880$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$36,630$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0
Total Invoice$33,855$34,464$31,505
Adjustments for Features0-234-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,855$34,230$29,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$4,125$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-1,620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20072009
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.4,229 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 in39.8 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 in51.1 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 ft337.1 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 R/T

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Safe and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested12534%
Total Not Requested24066%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Interior air filter0No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%

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