Ford Explorer vs Dodge Durango
In search of your next SUV to navigate the streets of Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford, North Carolina? The 2020 Dodge Durango and the Ford Explorer are likely both at the top of your list of considerations. But how do you know which will best suit your needs and lifestyle?
Down below, you’ll find a deep dive into these two impressive machines to help you make your final decision. Contact a representative at Cloninger Ford of Hickory with any questions you may have as you conduct your automotive research, and schedule a test drive.
Seating & Cargo: Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer
With seating for up to seven, the Ford Explorer and the Dodge Durango stand out from the crowd as two high-performance options ready to accommodate your family and friends at a moment's notice. However, one thing to note is that the Ford Explorer comes standard with seven seats, while the Dodge Durango requires you to upgrade to a higher trim.
Space-wise, the 2020 Ford Explorer provides up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space, while the 2020 Dodge Durango falls a bit short with 84.5 cubic feet on its standard trim. If you like the flexibility of a roomier standard SUV, the Ford Explorer provides a bit more.
Standard Safety: Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer
The driver-assist Lane Keeping System, which includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert, comes standard on the Ford Explorer. By giving audio-visual alerts to boost your awareness, and providing corrective steering when necessary, this system helps keep you safer. In comparison, this does not come standard in the 2020 Dodge Durango.
In the Ford Explorer you’ll always also find a Rear View Camera outfitted with a washer to wipe away smudges or debris to ensure maximum visibility. The Reverse Sensing System further assists by sending auditory signals when you start to approach something. In the 2020 Dodge Durango, drivers will need to upgrade for these driver-assisting features.
Technology: Ford Explorer vs Dodge Durango
The 2020 Ford Explorer also comes with a host of high-tech amenities to help you to stay seamlessly connected on the go, including the following:
- FordPass Connect™
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- FordPass Connect™ 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
- Six-speaker audio system
Although the base trim in the 2020 Dodge Durango also features a 6-speaker audio system, drivers will need to purchase a higher trim to enjoy things like SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and remote smartphone access.
Pick Your SUV: Dodge Durango or Ford Explorer
Although the 2020 Dodge Durango, offers similar features and amenities on higher trims, car shoppers interested in a robust base model will appreciate the Ford Explorer. Social, active, and adventurous drivers will love the additional seating capacity, larger cargo room, and extensive array of standard safety and technological features across all the 2020 Ford Explorer models.
Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford, NC, area drivers can contact a team member at Cloninger Ford of Hickory to test drive the Ford Explorer today!
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