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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: $21,700

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,970

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $8,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,730 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $18,199 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Security Group 500      
Driver Convenience Group 550      
Uconnect Voice Command 325      
Sunroof 845   850 850
5-speed manual 0      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
255/50R20     1,325  
Security Group 455      
Driver Convenience Group 501      
Uconnect Voice Command 296      
Sunroof 769   723 723
5-speed manual 0      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
255/50R20     1,127  
Options (change) 2,220 2,895 3,485 2,160
Options (change) 2,021 2,539 3,042 1,915
Destination 750 815 815 815
Total Price $21,700 $32,180 $35,915 $38,525
Total Invoice $20,970 $29,812 $33,176 $35,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,646
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$21,700$32,180$35,915$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,370-3,645-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,700$29,810$32,270$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,460$1,795
Total Invoice$20,970$29,812$33,176$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,196-3,367-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,970$27,616$29,809$29,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,193$1,615

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelCaliberExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusXLTEddie 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,170$4,540$5,815$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,370$3,645$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,196-3,367-6,400

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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 SXT Plus

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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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

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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