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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: $37,165

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,159

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820092009
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT HellcatEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145 $66,295 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834 $63,925 $29,319 $32,901
Plus Group 1,500 3,000 2,395              
Sun & Sound Group 1,995 1,995                
Plus Leather Group 3,000                  
Navigation and Travel Group 995 995 995 995 945 945        
Sunroof     1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,995 850 850
Leather Interior Group         1,695          
Convenience Package                 995  
Navigation system                 2,505 1,995
Remote start                 385 385
Plus Group 1,257 2,670 2,132              
Sun & Sound Group 1,776 1,776                
Plus Leather Group 2,670                  
Navigation and Travel Group 886 886 886 886 841 841        
Sunroof     1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,776 723 723
Leather Interior Group         1,509          
Convenience Package                 846  
Navigation system                 2,129 1,696
Remote start                 327 327
Options (change) 7,490 5,990 4,685 2,290 3,935 2,240 1,295 1,995 4,735 3,230
Options (change) 6,589 5,332 4,171 2,039 3,503 1,994 1,153 1,776 4,025 2,746
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 815 815
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 0 0
Total Price $37,580 $40,080 $41,275 $42,380 $46,025 $49,330 $54,535 $71,085 $37,165 $39,595
Total Invoice $36,245 $38,583 $39,670 $40,653 $44,099 $47,040 $53,082 $68,496 $34,159 $36,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Charger SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $302
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820092009
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT HellcatEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,580$40,080$41,275$42,380$46,025$49,330$54,535$71,085$37,165$39,595
Adjustments for Features-1,850-4,200-2,150-2,075-2,225-2,275-4,065-3,8150-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$35,880$39,125$40,305$43,800$47,055$50,470$67,270$37,165$37,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$3,395$4,575$8,070$11,325$14,740$31,540$0$680
Total Invoice$36,245$38,583$39,670$40,653$44,099$47,040$53,082$68,496$34,159$36,462
Adjustments for Features-1,784-4,043-2,066-1,990-2,132-2,169-3,957-3,6760-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,461$34,540$37,604$38,663$41,967$44,871$49,125$64,820$34,159$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$79$3,143$4,202$7,506$10,410$14,664$30,359$0$691

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820092009
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT HellcatEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic        $900$900
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700        
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad        $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals        $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist        $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200    $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    $100$100  
Full-size spare tire        $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor        $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150        
Trailer sway control        $25$25
Vehicle health reports        $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover        $75 
Cargo mat      $40$40  
Class II trailer hitch        $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate        $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack        $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)        $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls         $150
Rear HVAC unit         $400
Rear wiper        $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250$250$250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows        $275$275
Hood scoop   $100$100$100$100$100  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0  
Rear bumper protector        $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Running boards        $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings        $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player        $125$125
DVD-compatible player        $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive        $15$15
MP3-compatible player        $50$50
Satellite radio        $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge       $75  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter $150 $150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim      $250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats         $75
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats         $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels         $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200   
Hydraulic steering (optional)       $0  
Machined alloy wheels    $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0       
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0 $0$0$0  
White-letter tires        $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,480$8,830$6,780$6,705$6,855$6,905$8,695$8,445$4,630$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$4,200$2,150$2,075$2,225$2,275$4,065$3,815$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,784-4,043-2,066-1,990-2,132-2,169-3,957-3,6760-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelChargerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in113.7 in
Length198.4 in193.4 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,021 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?
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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140037%
Total Not Requested242563%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140041%
Total Not Requested202559%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 Requested140045%
Total Not Requested170055%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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 Requested160063%
Total Not Requested95037%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona 392

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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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