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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: $46,900

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,321

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,212

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelChargerExplorer
TrimSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,925 $38,100
Base Invoice $44,281 $35,528
Driver Confidence Group 745  
Adaptive Cruise Group 795  
Sunroof 995  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 302A / 303A   4,565
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Driver Confidence Group 663  
Adaptive Cruise Group 708  
Sunroof 886  
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 302A / 303A   3,983
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Polished alloy wheels   519
Options (change) 2,535 7,905
Options (change) 2,257 6,898
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $50,455 $46,900
Total Invoice $48,533 $43,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,022
Model Year20122014
ModelChargerExplorer
TrimSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine470hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,455$46,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,455$42,775
Total Invoice$48,533$43,321
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,533$39,511

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelChargerExplorer
TrimSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,455$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,810

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length199.9 in197.1 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.480.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested205046%

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