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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: $4,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,426

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $3,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,030 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,697 $30,027 $35,268
Protection Group 590    
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
Convenience Group II 1,005    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Navigation system 1,495 795  
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Sunroof 950    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,150    
Package 205A   2,800  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Protection Group 543    
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
Convenience Group II 925    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Navigation system 1,375 676  
CD changer, in-dash 368    
Sunroof 874    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,058    
Package 205A   2,380  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 6,580 8,380 6,435
Options (change) 6,054 7,124 5,471
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $37,285 $41,300 $45,115
Total Invoice $34,426 $37,976 $41,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year200620122012
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,285$41,300$45,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,140-6,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,285$37,160$38,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$34,426$37,976$41,564
Adjustments for Features0-3,807-6,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,426$34,169$35,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,218

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,290$8,430$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,807-6,177

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in112.6 in
Length200.1 in197.1 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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