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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: $40,540

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $13,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelChargerExplorer
TrimR/TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,160 $49,000
Protection Group 1,185  
uconnect gps 1,240  
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Sunroof 950  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,460  
AWD 2,100  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   90
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Protection Group 1,055  
uconnect gps 1,104  
Xenon HID headlights 619  
Sunroof 846  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,299  
AWD 1,911  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   86
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 7,630 3,780
Options (change) 6,834 3,591
Destination 750 1,245
Total Price $40,540 $54,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Charger R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,305
Model Year20092021
ModelChargerExplorer
TrimR/TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine368hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT5T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/55-20
Total Price$40,540$54,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,540$46,695

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelChargerExplorer
TrimR/TST
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, self-sealing$50 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Satellite TV$400 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$14,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-656

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in119.1 in
Length200.1 in198.8 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,243 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.287.8 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%

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