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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: $23,540

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $18,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,932

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $16,864

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,945 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $16,740 $35,622 $40,191
Leather Interior Group 910    
Driver Convenience Group 400    
Stability control 250    
Front side airbags 250    
Floor mats 30    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Navigation system 1,395 795 795
Sunroof 795    
Polished alloy wheels 700    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather Interior Group 837    
Driver Convenience Group 368    
Stability control 230    
Front side airbags 230    
Floor mats 28    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 79 79
Bluetooth cell phone link 253    
Navigation system 1,283 694 694
Sunroof 731    
Polished alloy wheels 644    
Cargo cover   114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 5,035 2,610 2,610
Options (change) 4,632 2,279 2,279
Destination 560 895 895
Total Price $23,540 $41,705 $46,605
Total Invoice $21,932 $38,796 $43,365

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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: $11,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,306
Model Year200720152015
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,540$41,705$46,605
Adjustments for Features0-7,050-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,540$34,655$38,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$21,932$38,796$43,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,558-7,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,932$32,238$35,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,241

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720152015
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,745$9,795$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,050$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,558-7,886

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelCaliberExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in197.1 in
Width68.8 in78.9 in
Height60.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft380.7 ft3

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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
Compass0No
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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