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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: $24,525

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $12,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelCaliberCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT4Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $29,319 $32,901
Security Group 1,875 1,485    
Leather Interior Group 595 695    
Driver Convenience Group 335      
Sunroof 795 795 850 850
SRT Option Group   215    
Polished alloy wheels   400    
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
Security Group 1,706 1,351    
Leather Interior Group 541 632    
Driver Convenience Group 301      
Sunroof 723 723 723 723
SRT Option Group   192    
Polished alloy wheels   364    
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
Options (change) 3,600 3,590 5,675 2,845
Options (change) 3,271 3,262 4,825 2,419
Destination 630 630 815 815
Total Price $24,525 $29,060 $38,105 $39,210
Total Invoice $22,927 $27,100 $34,959 $36,135

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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: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,262
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelCaliberCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT4Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4285hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$24,525$29,060$38,105$39,210
Adjustments for Features-2250-3,845-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,300$29,060$34,260$33,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$645$0
Total Invoice$22,927$27,100$34,959$36,135
Adjustments for Features-2100-3,528-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,717$27,100$31,431$30,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,383$452$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelCaliberCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT4Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Performance meter $150  
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$2,095$1,870$5,715$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$3,845$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-3,528-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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 Weight2,967 lb.4,441 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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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested184087%
Total Not Requested27513%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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