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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: $35,575

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,895 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,351 $33,845 $27,273 $30,178
Plus Group 2,495 2,495    
Navigation and Travel Group 795 795    
Sunroof 1,195 1,195    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Plus Group 2,221 2,221    
Navigation and Travel Group 708 708    
Sunroof 1,064 1,064    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 4,485 4,485 6,360 2,940
Options (change) 3,993 3,993 5,406 2,498
Destination 1,095 1,095 785 785
Total Price $35,575 $40,475 $36,390 $36,120
Total Invoice $34,439 $38,933 $33,464 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $586
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$35,575$40,475$36,390$36,120
Adjustments for Features-1,855-2,2550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$38,220$36,390$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$520$0
Total Invoice$34,439$38,933$33,464$33,461
Adjustments for Features-1,796-2,1690-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,643$36,764$33,464$33,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,121$235$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,070$6,470$4,215$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$2,255$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,796-2,1690-232

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
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 and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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 and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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