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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: $35,280

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $1,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,307

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,295 $29,995 $33,995 $45,450 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,052 $28,696 $32,256 $43,815 $27,518 $29,578
Driver Convenience Group 595          
Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation Group 1,195 1,195 995      
Sunroof 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 850 850
Sport Appearance Package 1,395          
Ultimate Convenience Group         350 350
Luxury Package         1,700  
235/65R18         595  
Side curtain airbags         560 560
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Driver Convenience Group 530          
Plus Package 1,780 1,780        
Navigation Group 1,064 1,064 886      
Sunroof 975 975 975 975 723 723
Sport Appearance Package 1,242          
Ultimate Convenience Group         298 298
Luxury Package         1,445  
235/65R18         506  
Side curtain airbags         476 476
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,280 4,290 2,090 1,095 6,050 3,755
Options (change) 5,591 3,819 1,861 975 5,144 3,193
Destination 995 995 995 995 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $36,570 $35,280 $37,080 $48,540 $36,895 $36,915
Total Invoice $34,638 $33,510 $35,112 $46,785 $33,307 $33,416

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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: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $443
Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T5T5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$36,570$35,280$37,080$48,540$36,895$36,915
Adjustments for Features-1,305-680-1,805-2,99500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,265$34,600$35,275$45,545$36,895$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$665$0$675$10,945$0$20
Total Invoice$34,638$33,510$35,112$46,785$33,307$33,416
Adjustments for Features-1,236-646-1,709-2,88700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,402$32,864$33,403$43,898$33,307$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$538$0$539$11,034$0$109

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132013201320062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
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 start$150$150$150$150  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
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 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200  
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75  
Compass    $0$0
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  
All-terrain tires     $0
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,780$4,155$5,280$6,470$3,475$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$680$1,805$2,995$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,236-646-1,709-2,88700

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
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?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested167558%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Rear spoiler200No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@6350
264 lb-ft@4800
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested167558%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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