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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: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,476

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $27,273 $30,178
Protection Group 1,185      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240      
Sunroof 950 950    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,595 1,150    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group I   860    
SRT Option Group III   1,635    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
Protection Group 1,090      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141      
Sunroof 874 874    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,467 1,058    
Side curtain airbags   543    
SRT Option Group I   791    
SRT Option Group III   1,504    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
Options (change) 4,970 5,185 8,235 4,610
Options (change) 4,572 4,770 7,000 3,918
Destination 700 700 785 785
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $37,285 $45,200 $38,265 $37,790
Total Invoice $34,476 $42,249 $35,058 $34,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,303
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8425hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$37,285$45,200$38,265$37,790
Adjustments for Features-1900-2,625-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$45,200$35,640$34,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,105$975$0
Total Invoice$34,476$42,249$35,058$34,881
Adjustments for Features-1760-2,405-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,300$42,249$32,653$31,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,949$656$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,980$3,790$6,415$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0$2,625$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1760-2,405-2,884

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
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

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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