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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: $34,160

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,309

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $9,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $26,795
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $25,626
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 795
Flexible Seating Group     1,295
Rear-Seat Video Group     825
Navigation and Sound Group     1,395
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     130
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     500
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,610
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723 708
Flexible Seating Group     1,153
Rear-Seat Video Group     734
Navigation and Sound Group     1,242
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     116
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     445
Options (change) 12,980 8,785 6,690
Options (change) 11,253 7,687 6,008
Destination 815 815 675
Total Price $45,410 $45,150 $34,160
Total Invoice $41,387 $41,403 $32,309

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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: $10,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,600
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8235hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$45,410$45,150$34,160
Adjustments for Features-525-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,885$44,625$34,160
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$41,387$41,403$32,309
Adjustments for Features-478-4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,909$40,922$32,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$13$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
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
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,490$7,490$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-478-4810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20092010
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.4,229 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Interior air filter0No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%
Navigation and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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