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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: $28,455

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $29,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelCaliberExplorer
TrimSRT4ST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,350 $54,740
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,190  
SRT Option Group 1,185  
Navigation system 1,075  
Front side airbags 250  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90
Sunroof 795  
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,095  
SRT Option Group 1,090  
Navigation system 989  
Front side airbags 230  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 86
Sunroof 731  
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 4,525 1,915
Options (change) 4,163 1,820
Destination 580 1,245
Total Price $28,455 $57,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Caliber SRT4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,042
Model Year20082020
ModelCaliberExplorer
TrimSRT4ST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine285hp I4400hp V6
TransmissionM6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19255/55-20
Total Price$28,455$57,900
Adjustments for Features0-12,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,455$45,535

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082020
ModelCaliberExplorer
TrimSRT4ST
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,745$16,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-655

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082020
ModelCaliberExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in119.1 in
Length173.8 in198.8 in
Width68.8 in78.9 in
Height60.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested47551%
Total Not Requested45049%

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