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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: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $10,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCaliberCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT4Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $27,518 $29,578
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    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
Cargo cover     80 80
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
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    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
Cargo cover     68 68
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,600 3,590 6,130 3,835
Options (change) 3,271 3,262 5,212 3,261
Destination 630 630 645 645
Total Price $24,525 $29,060 $36,975 $36,995
Total Invoice $22,927 $27,100 $33,375 $33,484

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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: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,909
Model Year2009200920062006
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?, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$24,525$29,060$36,975$36,995
Adjustments for Features-750-2,890-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,450$29,060$34,085$34,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$0$20
Total Invoice$22,927$27,100$33,375$33,484
Adjustments for Features-700-2,609-2,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,857$27,100$30,766$30,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,243$0$102

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920062006
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 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
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$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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 
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  
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 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,210$2,135$5,025$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$2,890$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-2,609-2,616

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested41520%
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 computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested36525%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested140081%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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