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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: $39,545

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,407

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $12,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,295 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,019 $43,883 $51,512
Max Package 5,000    
Rear spoiler 225    
Sunroof 950    
AWD 2,250    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Max Package 4,450    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 846    
AWD 2,067    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 8,425 5,570 0
Options (change) 7,563 5,291 0
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $39,545 $52,515 $54,935
Total Invoice $37,407 $50,169 $52,507

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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: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,264
Model Year201120182018
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine370hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,545$52,515$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-6,770-9,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$45,745$45,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$37,407$50,169$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-6,468-8,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,407$43,701$43,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
ModelChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,165$12,935$15,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,770$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,468-8,836

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length199.9 in198.3 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,450 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 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
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested440088%
Total Not Requested57512%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested209057%
Total Not Requested155043%

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