"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........

 

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

 

I drove both and went with the 14 R/T. I love the interior better as well as the lighting. Front and back. The tranny is a night and day difference I think. With trade I got 12k off the msrp.

 

Nappa leather with tech and tow package.

 

Bought mine last week :
2014 r/t
Nappa
Tow package
Tech package
Sunroof
40,270.00.

 

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.

 

Is that an out the door price or a sales price? Just curious to see if I'll be getting a fair deal.

 

Nope, gotta add TT&L

 

Very well said. Let's all remember, a vehicle is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. There are tons of folks out there that would rather have a 13 R/T than a 14 V6 as an example. Not a hard sell at all. I always laugh at folks talking about depreciation because all vehicles depreciate, it's really one of the worst investments one can make. I think that underscores the importance of getting what you like and not worrying about depreciation and others opinions of what you drive. If depreciation is an issue, get a 87 Hyaundai Excel and call it good. It can't depreciate any lower until it hits the scrap. lol

 

Thanks for the purchases!