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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: $29,775

Dodge Journey SXT   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,395

Dodge Journey SXT   
Difference: $4,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorerJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimXLTSXTCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $22,995 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,404 $22,155 $26,939 $28,595
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
Third-row seat 875      
4.6L V8 1,310      
Remote start 385      
AWD 2,320 1,800 1,800 1,800
Uconnect Voice Command   395    
Popular Equipment Group   995    
Flexible Seating Group   995 995 995
3.6L V6   1,600    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     145 145
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
Third-row seat 744      
4.6L V8 1,192      
Remote start 327      
AWD 2,112 1,656 1,656 1,656
Uconnect Voice Command   352    
Popular Equipment Group   886    
Flexible Seating Group   886 886 886
3.6L V6   1,465    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     129 129
Options (change) 5,560 5,785 2,940 2,940
Options (change) 4,944 5,245 2,671 2,671
Destination 815 995 995 995
Total Price $35,655 $29,775 $32,130 $33,930
Total Invoice $33,163 $28,395 $30,605 $32,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,432
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorerJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimXLTSXTCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$35,655$29,775$32,130$33,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-2,395-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$28,030$29,735$30,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705$2,755
Total Invoice$33,163$28,395$30,605$32,261
Adjustments for Features0-1,664-2,281-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,163$26,731$28,324$29,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,593$2,540

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorerJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimXLTSXTCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,770$6,515$7,165$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745$2,395$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,664-2,281-2,990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20102012
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Alarm100No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested71555%
Total Not Requested57545%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

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 controls250No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested92557%

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 controls250No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested92557%

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