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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: $35,760

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $13,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,838

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $13,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimSportPlatinumCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $26,939 $28,595
Navigation system 795      
Cargo cover 130 130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 50 50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Flexible Seating Group     995 995
Navigation Convenience Group     995 995
Infinity 368W 7 speakers     395  
Leather seating surfaces     500  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     145 145
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     795 795
Sunroof     895 895
AWD     1,800 1,800
Roof rails       125
Navigation system 755      
Cargo cover 124 124    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 45 45
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Flexible Seating Group     886 886
Navigation Convenience Group     886 886
Infinity 368W 7 speakers     352  
Leather seating surfaces     445  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     129 129
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     708 708
Sunroof     797 797
AWD     1,656 1,656
Roof rails       111
Options (change) 4,605 2,215 6,570 5,800
Options (change) 4,375 2,105 5,904 5,218
Destination 945 945 995 995
Total Price $49,050 $56,130 $35,760 $36,790
Total Invoice $46,863 $53,637 $33,838 $34,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,685
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimSportPlatinumCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$49,050$56,130$35,760$36,790
Adjustments for Features-3,595-9,845-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,455$46,285$35,660$36,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0$1,130
Total Invoice$46,863$53,637$33,838$34,808
Adjustments for Features-3,435-9,408-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,428$44,229$33,743$34,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$801$0$1,065

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourney
TrimSportPlatinumCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Safety key$5$5  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $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   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$1000  
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,545$17,795$8,050$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$9,845$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,435-9,408-950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,890 lb.4,195 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 in39.9 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 in43.5 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 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls250Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation Convenience 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%

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 controls250Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation Convenience 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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