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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: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,275

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $34,952 $26,998 $31,276
Navigation system 795    
AWD 2,000 1,800 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
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  
Sunroof   550 550
Roof rails     249
Navigation system 676    
AWD 1,820 1,742 1,767
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
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  
Sunroof   489 489
Roof rails     222
Options (change) 6,485 9,035 5,339
Options (change) 5,650 8,182 4,828
Destination 825 1,095 1,095
Total Price $44,845 $38,025 $38,929
Total Invoice $41,427 $36,275 $37,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,300
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$44,845$38,025$38,929
Adjustments for Features-2,0050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,840$38,025$38,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$804
Total Invoice$41,427$36,275$37,199
Adjustments for Features-1,8520-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,575$36,275$37,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$828

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroadGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$9,005$7,000$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8520-96

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.8 in
Length197.1 in192.4 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in66.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft367.6 ft3

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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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%

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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%
Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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