Dodge Durango R/T vs. Ford Explorer ST
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Durango R/T and Ford Explorer ST contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Durango R/T and the Ford Explorer ST.
In comparing the Dodge Durango R/T's and the Ford Explorer ST's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango R/T has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and resale value. The Ford Explorer ST has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Durango R/T's and the Ford Explorer ST's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Dodge Durango R/T ranges from $46,177 to $68,602 while a used 2024 Ford Explorer ST is priced between $54,908 to $62,613. For a new model, the Dodge Durango R/T's price is between $54,551 and $69,903, with the Ford Explorer ST priced between $57,032 and $63,005.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Durango R/T loses 42.5 percent of its value and the Ford Explorer ST loses 47.6 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Durango R/T retains 5.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Explorer ST.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Durango is 8.2 out of 10 while the Ford Explorer's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Durango being ranked 17 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Ford Explorer being ranked 8 out of 39. Out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs, the Dodge Durango is ranked 18 and the Ford Explorer is ranked 7. The Dodge Durango is also ranked 25 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Ford Explorer is ranked 8 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Durango is 8.8 out of 10. For the Ford Explorer the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Durango a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Explorer.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Durango R/T’s base engine makes 360 horsepower, and the Ford Explorer ST base engine makes 400 horsepower. The R/T is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. The ST is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles.This gives the Ford Explorer ST the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Durango R/T the advantage in maximum range. The R/T uses midgrade unleaded, and the ST uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Ford Explorer ST has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Explorer ST has higher safety ratings than the Dodge Durango R/T, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Ford Explorer ST has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$54,551 - $69,903
Starting MSRP:
$51,270
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$57,032 - $63,005
Starting MSRP:
$50,105
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,169
Price Range:
$46,177 - $68,602
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
750
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,586
Price Range:
$54,908 - $62,613
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
446
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
966
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$22,319
Depreciation %:
43.5%
Resale Value $:
$28,951
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Durango R/T
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
42.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Explorer ST
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
19.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Dodge Durango Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 18Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 31Ranking
31 out of / 31Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 59Ranking
60 out of / 67Ford Explorer Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
53 out of / 59Ranking
59 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Citadel, GT, GT Plus, GT Premium, Pursuit, R/T Plus, R/T Premium, SRT 392, SRT 392 Plus, SRT 392 Premium, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Plus, SRT Hellcat Premium, SXT, SXT Plus
Other Ford Explorer Trim Levels
Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
360 hp @ 5150 rpm
Torque:
390 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5600 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
344 / 541 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Midgrade Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
158.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
170.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5176 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
72.1 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4701 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/55R20
