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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: $38,025

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,275

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $5,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,998 $31,276
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 1,800 1,900
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Remote start 385 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Sunroof 850 850 550 550
3.6L V6     1,700  
Popular Equipment Group     1,350  
Family Entertainment Group     1,345 1,345
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces     995  
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 1,742 1,767
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Remote start 327 327    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Sunroof 723 723 489 489
3.6L V6     1,513  
Popular Equipment Group     1,202  
Family Entertainment Group     1,197 1,197
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,153 1,153
Leather seating surfaces     886  
Options (change) 12,980 8,785 9,035 5,090
Options (change) 11,253 7,687 8,182 4,606
Destination 815 815 1,095 1,095
Total Price $45,410 $45,150 $38,025 $38,680
Total Invoice $41,387 $41,403 $36,275 $36,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,173
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$45,410$45,150$38,025$38,680
Adjustments for Features-90-90-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$45,060$37,875$38,680
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0$805
Total Invoice$41,387$41,403$36,275$36,977
Adjustments for Features-82-83-1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,305$41,320$36,132$36,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0$845

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Integrated second row child seats, two  $225$225
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  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,330$7,390$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$90$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-82-83-1430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20092018
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 Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rearview camera200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rearview camera200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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