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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: $36,125

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $1,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $33,895 $36,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,291 $32,852 $35,522 $27,518 $29,578
Class I trailer hitch 650 650 650    
Plus Group 2,495 2,495      
Navigation Group 795 795 1,095    
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
235/65R18       595  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Class I trailer hitch 579 579 579    
Plus Group 2,221 2,221      
Navigation Group 708 708 975    
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
235/65R18       506  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,135 5,135 2,940 6,305 4,010
Options (change) 4,572 4,572 2,618 5,361 3,410
Destination 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $36,125 $40,025 $40,830 $37,150 $37,170
Total Invoice $34,858 $38,419 $39,135 $33,524 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,122
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$36,125$40,025$40,830$37,150$37,170
Adjustments for Features-2,545-2,845-3,09500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,580$37,180$37,735$37,150$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$4,155$0$20
Total Invoice$34,858$38,419$39,135$33,524$33,633
Adjustments for Features-2,456-2,731-2,96700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,402$35,688$36,168$33,524$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,286$3,766$0$109

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class I trailer hitch$150$150$150  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,745$6,045$6,295$3,200$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$2,845$3,095$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,456-2,731-2,96700

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in113.7 in
Length198.4 in193.4 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 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
16.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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