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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: $24,735

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $12,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,037

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $10,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,995 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,364 $27,273 $30,178
Temporary spare tire 350    
Polished alloy wheels 395    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Temporary spare tire 319    
Polished alloy wheels 359    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 745 7,375 4,250
Options (change) 678 6,347 3,690
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $24,735 $37,405 $37,430
Total Invoice $24,037 $34,405 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,561
Model Year201420082008
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/35 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$24,735$37,405$37,430
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,735$36,765$36,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,037$34,405$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-589-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,037$33,816$33,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie 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
Proximity key$250  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,965$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-589-1,055

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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