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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: $34,620

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,982

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $2,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $38,180 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,006 $36,271 $29,319 $32,901
Media Center 730N 1,550      
Sunroof 950 950 850 850
SRT Option Group III   1,635    
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Remote start     385 385
Media Center 730N 1,380      
Sunroof 846 846 723 723
SRT Option Group III   1,455    
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Remote start     327 327
Options (change) 2,500 2,585 6,060 3,230
Options (change) 2,226 2,301 5,152 2,746
Destination 750 750 815 815
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $34,620 $43,215 $38,490 $39,595
Total Invoice $32,982 $41,022 $35,286 $36,462

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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: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119
Model Year2010201020092009
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)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$34,620$43,215$38,490$39,595
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,900-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,620$42,990$36,590$35,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,370$645$0
Total Invoice$32,982$41,022$35,286$36,462
Adjustments for Features0-214-1,742-3,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,982$40,808$33,544$33,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,826$443$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020092009
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
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
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 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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 
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$2,690$2,915$4,590$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,900$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-1,742-3,361

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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