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Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,740

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,935

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $12,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,945 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $16,740 $27,273 $30,178
Leather Interior Group 910    
Driver Convenience Group 400    
Stability control 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 130    
Floor mats 30    
Front side airbags 250    
Navigation system 1,395 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 795    
Polished alloy wheels 700    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,150    
AWD 950 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325 630
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Leather Interior Group 837    
Driver Convenience Group 368    
Stability control 230    
Bluetooth cell phone link 253    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 120    
Floor mats 28    
Front side airbags 230    
Navigation system 1,283 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 731    
Polished alloy wheels 644    
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,058    
AWD 853 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127 536
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 7,235 9,400 6,910
Options (change) 6,635 8,209 6,094
Destination 560 785 785
Total Price $25,740 $39,430 $40,090
Total Invoice $23,935 $36,267 $37,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,304
Model Year200720082008
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,740$39,430$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,740$37,225$37,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$23,935$36,267$37,057
Adjustments for Features0-2,028-2,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,935$34,239$34,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$549

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,720$5,925$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,028-2,269

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelCaliberExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length173.8 in193.4 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height60.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		18.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.0 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested97576%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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