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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: $37,774

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $7,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,942

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $5,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroadR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $26,295 $31,795
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,474 $30,589
Navigation system 795    
AWD 2,000 1,800 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Crossroad Plus Package   1,100  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Rear-Seat Video Group   1,349  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
Popular Equipment Group   1,250  
Sunroof   1,195 1,195
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Roof rails     249
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     949
Satellite radio - one year subscription     295
Navigation system 676    
AWD 1,820 1,742 1,767
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Crossroad Plus Package   979  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Rear-Seat Video Group   1,201  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
Popular Equipment Group   1,113  
Sunroof   1,064 1,064
Leather seating surfaces   708  
Roof rails     222
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     845
Satellite radio - one year subscription     263
Options (change) 6,385 10,484 5,883
Options (change) 5,548 9,473 5,314
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $45,065 $37,774 $38,673
Total Invoice $41,641 $35,942 $36,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,638
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroadR/T
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$45,065$37,774$38,673
Adjustments for Features-2,2300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,835$37,774$38,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$799
Total Invoice$41,641$35,942$36,898
Adjustments for Features-2,0610-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,580$35,942$36,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$861

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroadR/T
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  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
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
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 
Total Value of Features$8,980$6,750$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0610-95

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,731 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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested128073%
Total Not Requested47527%
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%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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