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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: $36,080

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,273

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $1,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420092009
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,695 $30,695 $34,695 $46,385 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,450 $29,370 $32,930 $44,770 $29,319 $32,901
Driver Convenience Group 595          
Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation Group 1,195 1,195 995      
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 850 850
Sport Appearance Group 1,395          
Polished alloy wheels     995      
Convenience Package         995  
255/50R20         1,325  
Navigation system         2,505 1,995
Remote start         385 385
Driver Convenience Group 530          
Plus Package 1,780 1,780        
Navigation Group 1,064 1,064 886      
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 723 723
Sport Appearance Group 1,242          
Polished alloy wheels     886      
Convenience Package         846  
255/50R20         1,127  
Navigation system         2,129 1,696
Remote start         327 327
Options (change) 6,380 4,390 3,185 1,195 6,060 3,230
Options (change) 5,680 3,908 2,836 1,064 5,152 2,746
Destination 995 995 995 995 815 815
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $37,070 $36,080 $38,875 $49,575 $38,490 $39,595
Total Invoice $35,125 $34,273 $36,761 $47,829 $35,286 $36,462

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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: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $648
Model Year201420142014201420092009
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, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$37,070$36,080$38,875$49,575$38,490$39,595
Adjustments for Features-450-75-950-1,9900-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,620$36,005$37,925$47,585$38,490$37,845
Cost Above Minimum$615$0$1,920$11,580$645$0
Total Invoice$35,125$34,273$36,761$47,829$35,286$36,462
Adjustments for Features-426-71-898-1,9200-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,699$34,202$35,863$45,909$35,286$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$497$0$1,661$11,707$436$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142014201420092009
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 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 
911 assist    $25$25
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$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75 
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 rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
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$200  
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$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 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
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  
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   $600
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,030$4,655$5,530$6,570$4,580$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$75$950$1,990$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-426-71-898-1,9200-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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 holders, front row75No
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 Requested145050%
Total Not Requested142550%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Sport Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
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 Requested-250-17%
Total Not Requested1750117%

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 holders, front row75No
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 Requested145050%
Total Not Requested142550%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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