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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: $34,675

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $9,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $27,585
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $25,577
Package 202A 3,225    
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Entertainment Group 2     2,495
Flexible Seating Group     1,220
Convenience Group II     425
Rear-Seat Video Group     825
Sunroof     795
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     625
Package 202A 3,064    
Navigation system 755    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27
Entertainment Group 2     2,221
Flexible Seating Group     1,086
Convenience Group II     378
Rear-Seat Video Group     734
Sunroof     708
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     556
Options (change) 9,165 4,545 6,415
Options (change) 8,707 4,318 5,710
Destination 945 945 675
Total Price $43,510 $46,790 $34,675
Total Invoice $41,549 $44,705 $31,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,725
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$43,510$46,790$34,675
Adjustments for Features-1,950-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,560$41,875$34,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0
Total Invoice$41,549$44,705$31,962
Adjustments for Features-1,862-4,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,687$40,009$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$322$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40$40
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$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$11,320$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,862-4,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.8 in
Length198.3 in192.4 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in66.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172563%
Total Not Requested100037%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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