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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: $47,540

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $18,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,443

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $18,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimSRTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,995 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $61,281 $43,883 $51,512
3rd-Row Seating Group 0    
Second-row buckets 0    
Trailer Tow Group 995    
CD player, remote 495    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Roof rack 395    
Wheels, dark finish   595  
3rd-Row Seating Group 0    
Second-row buckets 0    
Trailer Tow Group 886    
CD player, remote 441    
Temporary spare tire 352    
Roof rack 352    
Wheels, dark finish   565  
Options (change) 2,280 595 0
Options (change) 2,031 565 0
Destination 1,095 995 995
Total Price $66,370 $47,540 $54,935
Total Invoice $64,407 $45,443 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,058
Model Year201820182018
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimSRTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine475hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$66,370$47,540$54,935
Adjustments for Features-2,9950-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,375$47,540$48,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$480
Total Invoice$64,407$45,443$52,507
Adjustments for Features-2,9060-6,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,501$45,443$45,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelDurangoExplorerExplorer
TrimSRTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $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
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Towing camera$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body color exterior trim$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$11,065$8,220$15,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$0$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9060-6,609

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelDurangoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in112.6 in
Length201.2 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height70.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,510 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT

3rd-Row Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Power-folding headrests, third row seats50No
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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