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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: $19,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,763

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $19,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT4SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,840 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $23,208 $43,315 $50,839
Security Group 1,485    
Leather Interior Group 695    
SRT Option Group 215    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Sunroof 795    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Security Group 1,351    
Leather Interior Group 632    
SRT Option Group 192    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 86 86
Sunroof 723    
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 3,220 1,815 220
Options (change) 2,925 1,725 210
Destination 630 945 945
Total Price $28,690 $48,115 $54,400
Total Invoice $26,763 $45,985 $51,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,279
Model Year200920172017
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT4SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,690$48,115$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-11,450-17,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,690$36,665$37,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$26,763$45,985$51,994
Adjustments for Features0-10,943-16,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,763$35,042$35,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920172017
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT4SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,335$14,785$20,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,450$17,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,943-16,406

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelCaliberExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in198.3 in
Width68.8 in78.9 in
Height60.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

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%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%

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