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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: $26,675

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $18,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,149

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $16,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,795 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $23,440 $39,442 $50,587
Technology Group 1,095    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Polished alloy wheels 395 595  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Technology Group 996    
Temporary spare tire 359    
Polished alloy wheels 359 565  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 1,885 2,840 0
Options (change) 1,714 2,699 0
Destination 995 945 945
Total Price $26,675 $45,085 $53,915
Total Invoice $26,149 $43,086 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,041
Model Year201620162016
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,675$45,085$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,170-12,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,675$38,915$41,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,440
Total Invoice$26,149$43,086$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-5,896-12,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,149$37,190$39,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,337

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Features Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016
ModelDartExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Text dictation$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,200$11,370$17,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,170$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,896-12,005

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelDartExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in198.3 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,187 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 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
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Dart Limited

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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