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Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,630

Dodge Dart GT   
Difference: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,857

Dodge Dart GT   
Difference: $10,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $20,460 $27,518 $29,578
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 495    
Sunroof 895 850 850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 450    
Sunroof 814 723 723
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,640 6,655 4,955
Options (change) 2,402 5,706 4,261
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $24,630 $37,500 $38,115
Total Invoice $23,857 $33,869 $34,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,651
Model Year201320062006
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$24,630$37,500$38,115
Adjustments for Features0-400-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,630$37,100$37,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$23,857$33,869$34,484
Adjustments for Features0-361-362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,857$33,508$34,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,425$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-361-362

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelDartExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in113.7 in
Length183.9 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,348 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 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		13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.183.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Dart GT

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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