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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: $21,230

Dodge Caliber Heat   
Difference: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Dodge Caliber Heat   
Difference: $7,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200720072007
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHeatXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,585 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $18,069 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Security Group 500      
Driver Convenience Group 550      
Sunroof 845 850 850 850
5-speed manual 0      
Convenience Group   250    
Heated front seats   300    
Leather seating surfaces   695    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Side curtain airbags   560    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
235/65R18     695  
Security Group 455      
Driver Convenience Group 501      
Sunroof 769 723 723 723
5-speed manual 0      
Convenience Group   213    
Heated front seats   255    
Leather seating surfaces   591    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Side curtain airbags   476    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
235/65R18     591  
Options (change) 1,895 4,235 4,925 2,780
Options (change) 1,725 3,693 4,279 2,456
Destination 750 735 735 735
Total Price $21,230 $30,340 $34,030 $34,630
Total Invoice $20,544 $28,458 $31,804 $32,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Heat
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,236
Model Year2011200720072007
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHeatXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/70-16235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$21,230$30,340$34,030$34,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-4,580-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,230$27,485$29,450$29,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,965$2,315
Total Invoice$20,544$28,458$31,804$32,552
Adjustments for Features0-2,678-4,280-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$25,780$27,524$28,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,744$2,232

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011200720072007
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHeatXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,445$4,300$6,025$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$4,580$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,678-4,280-4,540

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

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
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 Weight2,940 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 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		18.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		18.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.4 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Heat

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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%
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 wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 Requested22513%
Total Not Requested150087%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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