| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,525 Dodge Caliber R/T | ||||
| Difference: $14,915 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927 Dodge Caliber R/T | ||||
| Difference: $13,468 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Caliber | Caliber | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | R/T | SRT4 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,295 | $24,840 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $19,026 | $23,208 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| Driver Convenience Group | 335 | |||
| Security Group | 1,875 | 1,485 | ||
| Leather Interior Group | 595 | 695 | ||
| Sunroof | 795 | 795 | ||
| SRT Option Group | 215 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 400 | 595 | ||
| Navigation system | 795 | |||
| Package 205A | 2,800 | |||
| 255/50HR20 | 1,195 | |||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,250 | |||
| Driver Convenience Group | 301 | |||
| Security Group | 1,706 | 1,351 | ||
| Leather Interior Group | 541 | 632 | ||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||
| SRT Option Group | 192 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 364 | 506 | ||
| Navigation system | 676 | |||
| Package 205A | 2,380 | |||
| 255/50HR20 | 1,016 | |||
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | ||
| Package 301A | 1,913 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,600 | 3,590 | 6,520 | 4,575 |
| Options (change) | 3,271 | 3,262 | 5,543 | 3,890 |
| Destination | 630 | 630 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $24,525 | $29,060 | $39,440 | $43,255 |
| Total Invoice | $22,927 | $27,100 | $36,395 | $39,983 |
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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: $9,595 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,561 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Caliber | Caliber | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | R/T | SRT4 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 172hp I4 | 285hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 458, 9 | ?, 4 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-18 | 225/45-19 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $24,525 | $29,060 | $39,440 | $43,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -225 | 0 | -5,545 | -8,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,300 | $29,060 | $33,895 | $34,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,760 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total Invoice | $22,927 | $27,100 | $36,395 | $39,983 |
| Adjustments for Features | -210 | 0 | -5,117 | -7,728 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,717 | $27,100 | $31,278 | $32,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,383 | $0 | $977 |
Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Caliber | Caliber | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | R/T | SRT4 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Articulating liftgate speakers | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,185 | $2,960 | $8,505 | $11,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $225 | $0 | $5,545 | $8,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -210 | 0 | -5,117 | -7,728 |
Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Caliber | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,967 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.2 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.2 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.6 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T
| Driver Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Security Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Brake assist | 50 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Daytime running lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 11% |
| Leather Interior Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4
| Security Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 8% |
| SRT Option Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 22% |
| Leather Interior Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| 255/50HR20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 65% |
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