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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: $21,555

Dodge Caliber Heat   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,840

Dodge Caliber Heat   
Difference: $10,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimHeatEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,585 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $18,069 $27,273 $30,178
Security Group 500    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Sunroof 845    
5-speed manual 0    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Security Group 455    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Sunroof 769    
5-speed manual 0    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 2,220 3,285 1,960
Options (change) 2,021 2,872 1,745
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $21,555 $33,315 $35,140
Total Invoice $20,840 $30,930 $32,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Heat
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,916
Model Year201120082008
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimHeatEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$21,555$33,315$35,140
Adjustments for Features0-3,345-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,555$29,970$29,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$20,840$30,930$32,708
Adjustments for Features0-3,106-4,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,840$27,824$27,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorer
TrimHeatEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,095$5,440$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,106-4,952

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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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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%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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