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Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,580

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCitadelLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,227 $45,255 $52,730
Trailer Tow Group 995    
Premium Entertainment Group 2,490    
Technology Group 2,495    
Second-row high console 495 150 150
Package 301A   2,240  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Trailer Tow Group 886    
Premium Entertainment Group 2,216    
Technology Group 2,221    
Second-row high console 441 144 144
Package 301A   2,127  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Options (change) 6,475 8,080 2,980
Options (change) 5,764 7,676 2,832
Destination 1,495 1,245 1,245
Total Price $57,197 $54,580 $56,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,405
Model Year202120212021
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCitadelLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8A10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$57,197$54,580$56,955
Adjustments for Features0-655-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,197$53,925$53,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212021
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimCitadelLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
10-speed automatic $1400 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Towing camera$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HDMI port$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50  
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,765$8,420$10,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-107-223

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212021
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in119.1 in
Length201.2 in198.8 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height70.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,690 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%
Premium Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested47523%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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