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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,405

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,176

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerEscape
TrimSXTR/TSRT8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,545 $31,615 $37,215 $21,685
Base Invoice $24,641 $29,204 $34,679 $20,229
Protection Group 1,110 1,185    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,155 1,240    
Quick Order Package H 2,375      
Engine-block heater 40 40 40 35
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 625     695
Sunroof 950 950 950  
Side curtain airbags     590  
SRT Option Group III     1,635  
Convenience Package       295
Sun and Satellite Package       545
Leather Comfort Group       695
Navigation system       2,695
Cargo net       65
Protection Group 1,021 1,090    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,063 1,141    
Quick Order Package H 2,185      
Engine-block heater 37 37 37 30
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 575     591
Sunroof 874 874 874  
Side curtain airbags     543  
SRT Option Group III     1,504  
Convenience Package       251
Sun and Satellite Package       464
Leather Comfort Group       591
Navigation system       2,291
Cargo net       34
Options (change) 6,255 3,415 3,215 5,025
Options (change) 5,755 3,142 2,958 4,252
Destination 700 700 700 695
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $33,500 $35,730 $43,230 $27,405
Total Invoice $31,096 $33,046 $40,437 $25,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,344
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerEscape
TrimSXTR/TSRT8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8153hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$33,500$35,730$43,230$27,405
Adjustments for Features-620-725-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$35,005$42,870$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$9,990$0
Total Invoice$31,096$33,046$40,437$25,176
Adjustments for Features-576-671-3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,520$32,375$40,100$25,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$9,580$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerEscape
TrimSXTR/TSRT8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,030$3,665$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$725$360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-576-671-3370

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelChargerEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in103.1 in
Length200.1 in174.7 in
Width74.5 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.266.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Quick Order Package H
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105033%
Total Not Requested210067%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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