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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: $37,905

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $17,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $33,995 $49,000
Max Package 6,200    
Sunroof 995 995  
Rear spoiler 295    
Driver Confidence Group   995  
Adaptive Cruise Group   925  
Package 401A     3,875
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Max Package 5,518    
Sunroof 886 886  
Rear spoiler 263    
Driver Confidence Group   886  
Adaptive Cruise Group   823  
Package 401A     3,681
Panoramic sunroof     1,610
Options (change) 7,490 2,915 5,570
Options (change) 6,667 2,595 5,291
Destination 995 995 1,245
Total Price $38,480 $37,905 $55,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,230
Model Year201220122021
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine370hp V8370hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11276, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/55-20
Total Price$38,480$37,905$55,815
Adjustments for Features0-100-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,480$37,805$47,395
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122021
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$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
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,665$12,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-986

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in119.1 in
Length199.9 in198.8 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,253 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 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
15.4 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.487.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested485076%
Total Not Requested150024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

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 seats300Yes
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 Requested239066%
Total Not Requested125034%

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