Durango vs Explorer

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Dodge Durango
Dodge

Durango

Price from $38,495
Monthly payment $448
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Ford Explorer
Ford

Explorer

Price from $49,355
Monthly payment $574
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Specifications

  Durango Explorer
Manufacturer Dodge Ford
Starting price $38,495 $49,355
Monthly payment $448 $574
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 16.0 mpg 21.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 435 g/mi–658 g/mi 377 g/mi–467 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Dodge Durango and Ford Explorer suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Durango starts at $38,495; Explorer starts at $49,355. The difference is $10,860, making Durango about 22% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Durango — $448; Explorer — $574. The difference is $126 per month, with Durango lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Durango — 16.0 mpg; Explorer — 21.0 mpg. Explorer uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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