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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: $37,745

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,955

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $1,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,160 $38,970 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $29,901 $36,098 $31,044 $33,774
Protection Group 1,185      
uconnect gps 1,240      
Sunroof 950 950    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,460 1,460    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group III   1,635    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Remote start     385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Protection Group 1,055      
uconnect gps 1,104      
Sunroof 846 846    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,299 1,299    
Side curtain airbags   525    
SRT Option Group III   1,455    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Remote start     327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 4,835 4,635 5,670 4,525
Options (change) 4,304 4,125 4,820 3,846
Destination 750 750 815 815
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $37,745 $46,055 $39,765 $41,620
Total Invoice $34,955 $42,673 $36,679 $38,435

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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: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $241
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine368hp 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)225/60-18245/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,745$46,055$39,765$41,620
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,130-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$45,880$37,635$38,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,135$0$755
Total Invoice$34,955$42,673$36,679$38,435
Adjustments for Features0-162-1,965-2,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,955$42,511$34,714$35,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,556$0$738

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920102010
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$0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $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  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,265$6,220$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,130$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-1,965-2,983

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177564%
Total Not Requested100036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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