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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: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,858

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $33,895 $36,895 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,291 $32,852 $35,522 $29,319 $32,901
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
Convenience Package       995  
255/50R20       1,325  
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
Remote start       385 385
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
Convenience Package       846  
255/50R20       1,127  
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
Remote start       327 327
Options (change) 5,135 5,135 2,940 6,060 3,230
Options (change) 4,572 4,572 2,618 5,152 2,746
Destination 995 995 995 815 815
Total Price $36,125 $40,025 $40,830 $38,490 $39,595
Total Invoice $34,858 $38,419 $39,135 $35,286 $36,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year20162016201620092009
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, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$36,125$40,025$40,830$38,490$39,595
Adjustments for Features-1,915-2,065-2,3150-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$37,960$38,515$38,490$37,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$4,305$645$0
Total Invoice$34,858$38,419$39,135$35,286$36,462
Adjustments for Features-1,848-1,982-2,2190-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,010$36,437$36,916$35,286$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$3,906$436$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620092009
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 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 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class I trailer hitch$150$150$150  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,245$6,495$4,180$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$2,065$2,315$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,848-1,982-2,2190-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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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