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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: $37,174

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $13,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,342

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $13,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimSportPlatinumSXTCrossroadLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $25,195 $26,595 $31,395 $31,395
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $24,376 $25,678 $30,142 $30,142
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 50 50 50 50
Cargo cover 130 130        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995        
3.6L V6     1,700 1,700    
SXT Plus Package     1,400      
Rear-Seat Video Group     1,349 1,349    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     1,095 1,095 1,395 1,095
Sunroof     1,345 1,195   1,195
Popular Equipment Group     1,050 1,050    
AWD     1,800 1,700 1,900 1,900
Leather seating surfaces     795 795    
Wi-Fi hotspot     650 650 650 650
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group         1,695  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,349 949
Trailering equipment (4 wire)         145 145
Roof rails           249
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 45 45 45 45
Cargo cover 124 124        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895        
3.6L V6     1,513 1,513    
SXT Plus Package     1,246      
Rear-Seat Video Group     1,201 1,201    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group     975 975 1,242 975
Sunroof     1,197 1,064   1,064
Popular Equipment Group     935 935    
AWD     1,742 1,649 1,767 1,767
Leather seating surfaces     708 708    
Wi-Fi hotspot     579 579 579 579
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group         1,509  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,201 845
Trailering equipment (4 wire)         129 129
Roof rails           222
Options (change) 3,910 2,215 11,234 9,584 7,184 6,233
Options (change) 3,715 2,105 10,141 8,669 6,472 5,626
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $50,855 $57,150 $37,424 $37,174 $39,574 $38,623
Total Invoice $48,593 $54,612 $35,512 $35,342 $37,609 $36,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,980
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimSportPlatinumSXTCrossroadLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12368, 7368, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$50,855$57,150$37,424$37,174$39,574$38,623
Adjustments for Features-4,470-10,18500-475-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,385$46,965$37,424$37,174$39,099$38,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$250$0$1,925$1,224
Total Invoice$48,593$54,612$35,512$35,342$37,609$36,763
Adjustments for Features-4,271-9,73300-451-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,322$44,879$35,512$35,342$37,158$36,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$170$0$1,816$1,207

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerJourneyJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimSportPlatinumSXTCrossroadLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  $100$100
Active noise reduction $0    
Adaptive cruise control $600    
Cruise control$150 $150$150$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$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$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$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$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$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$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$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$900$900$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$1000$1000$1000
HD radio$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200    
Conversation mirror  $25$25$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$150$150
Folding third row seats  $600$600$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$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$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$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$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Performance steering system (optional)$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$12,260$17,975$7,790$7,790$8,265$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$10,185$0$0$475$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,271-9,73300-451-214

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182015
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 SXT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
SD Card slot25No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested134079%
Total Not Requested35021%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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