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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,285

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,408

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,030 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,697 $27,518 $29,578
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Protection Group 590    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Convenience Group II 1,005    
Sunroof 950 850 850
Navigation system 1,495 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,150    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
CD changer, in-dash 368    
Protection Group 543    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Convenience Group II 925    
Sunroof 874 723 723
Navigation system 1,375 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,058    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Options (change) 6,580 7,345 5,050
Options (change) 6,054 6,245 4,294
Destination 675 645 645
Total Price $37,285 $38,190 $38,210
Total Invoice $34,426 $34,408 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,288
Model Year200620062006
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$37,285$38,190$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,285$36,780$36,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$34,426$34,408$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-1,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,426$33,138$33,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,375$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,270-1,274

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in113.7 in
Length200.1 in193.4 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 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
16.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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