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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: $39,270

Dodge Journey GT   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,503

Dodge Journey GT   
Difference: $11,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimSportPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $32,495
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $31,276
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 50
Wheels, dark finish 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Blacktop Package     395
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,295
Family Entertainment Group     1,345
Sunroof     550
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     145
AWD     1,900
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 45
Wheels, dark finish 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Blacktop Package     352
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,153
Family Entertainment Group     1,197
Sunroof     489
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     129
AWD     1,767
Options (change) 4,375 2,085 5,680
Options (change) 4,156 1,981 5,132
Destination 995 995 1,095
Total Price $51,320 $57,020 $39,270
Total Invoice $49,034 $54,488 $37,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,611
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimSportPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$51,320$57,020$39,270
Adjustments for Features-4,095-9,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,225$47,210$39,270
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0
Total Invoice$49,034$54,488$37,503
Adjustments for Features-3,913-9,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,121$45,114$37,503
Cost Above Minimum$7$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimSportPlatinumGT
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
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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
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
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0
Black grille (optional)$0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Conversation mirror  $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
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Integrated second row child seats, two  $225
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,310$18,025$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$9,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,913-9,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182018
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 GT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blacktop Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
225/55R19 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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%
Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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