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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: $35,675

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $8,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182020
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumCrossroad
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $28,595
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 50
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 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
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 45
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
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) 8,815 3,780 3,780 2,085 5,585
Options (change) 8,374 3,591 3,591 1,981 4,972
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,495
Total Price $43,830 $46,865 $50,725 $57,020 $35,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,951
Model Year20182018201820182020
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumCrossroad
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$43,830$46,865$50,725$57,020$35,675
Adjustments for Features-2,555-4,920-6,345-12,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,275$41,945$44,380$44,960$35,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,105$3,685$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182018201820182020
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerJourney
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumCrossroad
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$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$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$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $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 (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$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0
Black grille (optional)  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
Larger infotainment display    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Conversation mirror    $25
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $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$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 $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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,595$10,960$12,385$18,100$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$4,920$6,345$12,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,440-4,701-6,063-11,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182020
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.3,794 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested160045%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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