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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: $35,625

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $7,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroad
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $28,595
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Popular Equipment Group   1,350
Family Entertainment Group   1,345
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295
Leather seating surfaces   995
Sunroof   550
Navigation system 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Popular Equipment Group   1,202
Family Entertainment Group   1,197
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153
Leather seating surfaces   886
Sunroof   489
Options (change) 4,385 5,535
Options (change) 3,728 4,927
Destination 825 1,495
Total Price $43,065 $35,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,637
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroad
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$43,065$35,625
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,160$35,625

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerJourney
TrimLimitedCrossroad
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $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
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $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
Folding third row seats $600
Integrated second row child seats, two $225
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$6,880$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20122020
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 Weight4,558 lb.3,794 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%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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