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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: $39,175

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $15,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,665

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $14,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TDaytonaSRT 392Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,995 $35,495 $38,995 $51,145 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,561 $34,404 $37,519 $49,834 $51,512
Plus Leather Group 3,000        
Plus Group 1,500        
Navigation and Travel Group 995   995    
Technology Group 1,595   1,495 1,595  
Sun & Sound Group 1,995        
Premium Group   5,995      
Sunroof   1,295 1,295 1,295  
Driver Confidence Group     750    
Temporary spare tire     595    
Cargo mat         100
Plus Leather Group 2,670        
Plus Group 1,257        
Navigation and Travel Group 886   886    
Technology Group 1,420   1,331 1,420  
Sun & Sound Group 1,776        
Premium Group   5,336      
Sunroof   1,153 1,153 1,153  
Driver Confidence Group     668    
Temporary spare tire     530    
Cargo mat         95
Options (change) 9,085 7,290 5,130 2,890 100
Options (change) 8,009 6,489 4,568 2,573 95
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $39,175 $43,880 $45,220 $56,130 $55,035
Total Invoice $37,665 $41,988 $43,182 $54,502 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,871
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TDaytonaSRT 392Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,175$43,880$45,220$56,130$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,075-2,115-9,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,175$43,130$44,145$54,015$45,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,955$4,970$14,840$0
Total Invoice$37,665$41,988$43,182$54,502$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-718-1,027-2,054-9,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,665$41,270$42,155$52,448$43,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,605$4,490$14,783$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TDaytonaSRT 392Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate    $350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote climate control    $25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Curve control    $50
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
CD player    $125
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter  $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,415$6,740$7,780$15,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,075$2,115$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-718-1,027-2,054-9,066

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length198.4 in198.3 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 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

Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested327586%
Total Not Requested55014%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107553%
Total Not Requested95047%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Total Requested520079%
Total Not Requested140021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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