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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: $38,874

Dodge Journey Limited   
Difference: $3,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,985

Dodge Journey Limited   
Difference: $1,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,395
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,142
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,349
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,900
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,695
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     145
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,201
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,767
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,509
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,242
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     129
Options (change) 12,855 9,160 6,484
Options (change) 11,145 8,006 5,848
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $42,885 $42,340 $38,874
Total Invoice $39,203 $38,969 $36,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,698
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$42,885$42,340$38,874
Adjustments for Features00-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$42,340$38,124
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,203$38,969$36,985
Adjustments for Features00-714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,203$38,969$36,271
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
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, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,190$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments00-714

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,706 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested22517%

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