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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: $36,880

Dodge Journey Lux   
Difference: $6,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,890

Dodge Journey Lux   
Difference: $5,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLux
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,945
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,364
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,700
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sunroof 850 850 845
Remote start 385 385  
Navigation Convenience Group     500
Flexible Seating Group     995
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     145
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,564
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sunroof 723 723 752
Remote start 327 327  
Navigation Convenience Group     445
Flexible Seating Group     886
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     129
Options (change) 11,685 7,490 4,185
Options (change) 10,152 6,586 3,776
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $44,115 $43,855 $36,880
Total Invoice $40,286 $40,302 $34,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLux
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$44,115$43,855$36,880
Adjustments for Features00-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,115$43,855$36,570
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$40,286$40,302$34,890
Adjustments for Features00-293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,286$40,302$34,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$16$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLux
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 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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 cover  $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
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, 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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,205$7,205$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments00-293

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20092011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
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, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Lux

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested850100%
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%

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