2009 Dodge Durango

2009 Dodge Durango Price Range: $28,130 - $39,785

Utility
The Dodge Durango will quite certainly prove more convenient than the average SUV for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Durango is likely a better choice than the average SUV with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or big pets. The Dodge Durango outpulls the average SUV by a big margin.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Durango than the average SUV because of its larger tank. The typical SUV and the Durango compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Dodge Durango for a fill-up almost as often as the average SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the typical SUV to the dealership as the Durango. The average SUV will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Durango. The Dodge Durango will tax your gas budget considerably more than the average SUV will. The Dodge Durango is substantially less pricey than the average SUV with respect to MSRP. The average SUV will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Durango. The Dodge Durango will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the average SUV.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the average SUV and the Durango quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Durango has a bigger engine than the average SUV. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Durango is significantly more powerful than the average SUV.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Durango offers a bit more head room than the typical SUV, there really isn't much of a difference. The average SUV is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Durango.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Durango isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.