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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,180

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,686

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $8,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $33,895 $36,895 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $29,291 $32,852 $35,522 $39,442 $50,587
Premium Group 5,995 5,995      
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195    
Temporary spare tire   595 595    
Navigation Group     1,095    
Driver Confidence Group     495    
Technology Group     1,795    
Adaptive cruise control       1,150  
Package 301A       2,000  
Panoramic sunroof       1,595  
Polished alloy wheels       595  
Premium Group 5,336 5,336      
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064    
Temporary spare tire   530 530    
Navigation Group     975    
Driver Confidence Group     441    
Technology Group     1,598    
Adaptive cruise control       1,094  
Package 301A       1,900  
Panoramic sunroof       1,515  
Polished alloy wheels       565  
Options (change) 7,190 7,785 5,175 5,340 0
Options (change) 6,400 6,930 4,608 5,074 0
Destination 995 995 995 945 945
Total Price $38,180 $42,675 $43,065 $47,585 $53,915
Total Invoice $36,686 $40,777 $41,125 $45,461 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,452
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11552, 11276, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,180$42,675$43,065$47,585$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-100-250-4,525-8,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,180$42,575$42,815$43,060$45,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,395$4,635$0$2,090
Total Invoice$36,686$40,777$41,125$45,461$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-96-239-4,323-8,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,686$40,681$40,886$41,138$43,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,995$4,200$0$2,016

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Curve control   $50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Performance meter  $150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,805$5,905$6,055$10,330$14,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$250$4,525$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-239-4,323-8,378

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length198.4 in198.3 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested582574%
Total Not Requested205026%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested562576%
Total Not Requested180024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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