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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: $28,690

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $17,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,763

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $16,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelCaliberExplorer
TrimSRT4Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,840 $43,100
Base Invoice $23,208 $40,191
Leather Interior Group 695  
SRT Option Group 215  
Security Group 1,485  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90
Sunroof 795  
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Leather Interior Group 632  
SRT Option Group 192  
Security Group 1,351  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 79
Sunroof 723  
Navigation system   694
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,220 2,610
Options (change) 2,925 2,279
Destination 630 895
Total Price $28,690 $46,605
Total Invoice $26,763 $43,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,637
Model Year20092015
ModelCaliberExplorer
TrimSRT4Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine285hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$28,690$46,605
Adjustments for Features0-8,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,690$38,045
Total Invoice$26,763$43,365
Adjustments for Features0-7,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,763$35,400

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelCaliberExplorer
TrimSRT4Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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, 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 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
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
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,960$11,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,965

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,156 lb.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
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 player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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