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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: $34,175

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,514

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $27,273 $30,178
Driver Convenience Group 595          
Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation Group 995 995 995      
Sunroof 995 995 995 995    
Luxury Package         1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package         560 560
255/50R20         1,325  
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package         510  
Remote start         385 385
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Driver Convenience Group 530          
Plus Package 1,780 1,780        
Navigation Group 886 886 886      
Sunroof 886 886 886 886    
Luxury Package         1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package         476 476
255/50R20         1,127  
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package         433  
Remote start         326 326
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Options (change) 4,585 3,990 1,990 995 6,065 2,940
Options (change) 4,082 3,552 1,772 886 5,155 2,498
Destination 995 995 995 995 785 785
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $34,175 $34,980 $36,980 $48,915 $36,095 $36,120
Total Invoice $32,514 $33,272 $35,052 $47,162 $33,213 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,022
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA8T5T5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$34,175$34,980$36,980$48,915$36,095$36,120
Adjustments for Features-565-340-1,465-2,4050-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,610$34,640$35,515$46,510$36,095$35,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$1,905$12,900$475$0
Total Invoice$32,514$33,272$35,052$47,162$33,213$33,461
Adjustments for Features-538-323-1,389-2,3190-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,976$32,949$33,663$44,843$33,213$32,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$973$1,687$12,867$215$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25  
Performance meter   $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600  $600
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,930$4,705$5,830$6,770$4,365$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$340$1,465$2,405$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-538-323-1,389-2,3190-463

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in113.7 in
Length199.9 in193.4 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 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
15.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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