2013 R/T or 2014 R/T
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"Fully loaded" has different meanings. The r/t base model is fully loaded, then you have options like the tow package 1k, sunroof 1k, adaptive cruise(tech package) 2k, ect........
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drive them both and do what your heart tells you, the rear tail lights, big touch screen, and red stitching in seats in my '14 R/T had me on my knees. I got $6K of MSRP on a fully loaded one on the 4th one I drove
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Nappa leather with tech and tow package.
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And the Durango just went through a much less comprehensive refresh.
The Consumer Reports jump in ratings for '14 is impressive. It's now at the top of the large sport utility vehicle ratings which includes the Traverse and Flex but not the Highlander, Pilot, Explorer etc. for some strange reason. But remember their last experience with a Durango was an AWD '11 when it first came out, presumably before the tranny software was updated. Not against a properly operating '12 or '13 5-speed with the latest software from the factory. And their only dig against the 5-speed in '11 was that "it can be unresponsive at times, not downshifting quickly enough when you want more power." The 5-speed in my March '13 build '13 is responsive enough for my needs.
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Is that an out the door price or a sales price? Just curious to see if I'll be getting a fair deal.
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In the long term I don't think so. The Explorer is a good guide. In '06 it went through a significant refresh with new more-powerful engine (V8), new transmission (6-speed) and new interior. 2003-2008 KBB value increased $1,000 to $1,800 per year for identical models, except for a $2,400 jump in 2006. So that tells us that a significant refresh is worth around $1,000 in the long term.
And the Durango just went through a much less comprehensive refresh.
The Consumer Reports jump in ratings for '14 is impressive. It's now at the top of the large sport utility vehicle ratings which includes the Traverse and Flex but not the Highlander, Pilot, Explorer etc. for some strange reason. But remember their last experience with a Durango was an AWD '11 when it first came out, presumably before the tranny software was updated. Not against a properly operating '12 or '13 5-speed with the latest software from the factory. And their only dig against the 5-speed in '11 was that "it can be unresponsive at times, not downshifting quickly enough when you want more power." The 5-speed in my March '13 build '13 is responsive enough for my needs.
And the Durango just went through a much less comprehensive refresh.
The Consumer Reports jump in ratings for '14 is impressive. It's now at the top of the large sport utility vehicle ratings which includes the Traverse and Flex but not the Highlander, Pilot, Explorer etc. for some strange reason. But remember their last experience with a Durango was an AWD '11 when it first came out, presumably before the tranny software was updated. Not against a properly operating '12 or '13 5-speed with the latest software from the factory. And their only dig against the 5-speed in '11 was that "it can be unresponsive at times, not downshifting quickly enough when you want more power." The 5-speed in my March '13 build '13 is responsive enough for my needs.
