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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: $38,440

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,574

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $6,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,160 $38,970 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $29,901 $36,098 $32,255 $39,800
Protection Group 1,185      
uconnect gps 1,240      
Xenon HID headlights 695 695    
Sunroof 950 950    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,460 1,460    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group III   1,635    
Technology Feature Bundle     1,095  
Package 202A     3,880  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     1,195 595
Ashtray and lighter (optional)     90 90
Protection Group 1,055      
uconnect gps 1,104      
Xenon HID headlights 619 619    
Sunroof 846 846    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,299 1,299    
Side curtain airbags   525    
SRT Option Group III   1,455    
Technology Feature Bundle     1,040  
Package 202A     3,686  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515
Polished alloy wheels     1,135 565
Ashtray and lighter (optional)     86 86
Options (change) 5,530 5,330 9,850 4,275
Options (change) 4,923 4,744 9,357 4,061
Destination 750 750 945 945
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $38,440 $46,750 $44,570 $46,895
Total Invoice $35,574 $43,292 $42,557 $44,806

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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: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,994
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine368hp V8425hp V8290hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,440$46,750$44,570$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,225-7,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,440$46,575$39,345$39,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,135$0$220
Total Invoice$35,574$43,292$42,557$44,806
Adjustments for Features0-162-4,989-7,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,574$43,130$37,568$37,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,556$0$235

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
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$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,155$11,205$13,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,225$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-4,989-7,003

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in112.6 in
Length200.1 in198.3 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.281.7 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

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 XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested182554%
Total Not Requested155046%

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