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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: $38,280

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,846

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $4,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,895 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,351 $33,845 $35,268
Premium Group 5,995 5,995  
Sunroof 1,195 1,195  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Premium Group 5,336 5,336  
Sunroof 1,064 1,064  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Options (change) 7,190 7,190 6,690
Options (change) 6,400 6,400 5,687
Destination 1,095 1,095 825
Total Price $38,280 $43,180 $45,370
Total Invoice $36,846 $41,340 $41,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year201720172012
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11552, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,280$43,180$45,370
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$42,830$43,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0
Total Invoice$36,846$41,340$41,780
Adjustments for Features0-335-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,846$41,005$39,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,159$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172012
ModelChargerChargerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,980$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-2,118

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length198.4 in197.1 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested447558%
Total Not Requested327542%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested442559%
Total Not Requested302541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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