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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: $9,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,846

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $8,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,895 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,351 $33,845 $40,196 $51,512
Premium Group 5,995 5,995    
Sunroof 1,195 1,195    
Package 301A     2,240  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Polished alloy wheels     595  
Premium Group 5,336 5,336    
Sunroof 1,064 1,064    
Package 301A     2,127  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Polished alloy wheels     565  
Options (change) 7,190 7,190 4,530 0
Options (change) 6,400 6,400 4,302 0
Destination 1,095 1,095 995 995
Total Price $38,280 $43,180 $47,615 $54,935
Total Invoice $36,846 $41,340 $45,493 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,357
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11552, 11390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,280$43,180$47,615$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,490-8,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$42,830$43,125$45,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0$2,855
Total Invoice$36,846$41,340$45,493$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-335-4,290-8,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,846$41,005$41,203$43,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,159$0$2,745

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,755$6,105$10,245$14,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,490$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-4,290-8,559

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length198.4 in198.3 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested595077%
Total Not Requested180023%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested565076%
Total Not Requested180024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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