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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: $39,035

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,086

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $5,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $35,268
Protection Group 1,185    
Popular Equipment Group 2,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890    
Sunroof 950 950  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,595 1,150  
SRT Option Group I   860  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Protection Group 1,090    
Popular Equipment Group 1,932    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819    
Sunroof 874 874  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,467 1,058  
SRT Option Group I   791  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,504  
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Options (change) 6,720 5,185 6,435
Options (change) 6,182 4,770 5,471
Destination 700 700 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $39,035 $45,200 $45,115
Total Invoice $36,086 $42,249 $41,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year200820082012
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8425hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,035$45,200$45,115
Adjustments for Features-1,3650-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,670$45,200$38,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,530$0
Total Invoice$36,086$42,249$41,564
Adjustments for Features-1,2620-6,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,824$42,249$35,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,425$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082012
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Satellite TV$400  
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,455$4,090$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2620-6,131

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
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?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
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 information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

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