Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017 Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,950

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $26,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,198

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $24,787

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimSportPlatinumSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $18,730
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $18,199
Cargo cover 130 130  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 50
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     700
Sunroof     845
Cargo cover 124 124  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     637
Sunroof     769
Options (change) 1,815 220 2,470
Options (change) 1,725 210 2,249
Destination 945 945 750
Total Price $48,115 $54,400 $21,950
Total Invoice $45,985 $51,994 $21,198

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Dodge Caliber dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,324
Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimSportPlatinumSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$48,115$54,400$21,950
Adjustments for Features-13,040-18,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$35,645$21,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$45,985$51,994$21,198
Adjustments for Features-12,463-17,9260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,522$34,068$21,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimSportPlatinumSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,010$21,725$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,040$18,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,463-17,9260

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.8 in
Height70.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft347.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.