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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: $25,580

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $17,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,153

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $14,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelDartDartExplorer
TrimGTLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $23,795 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,730 $23,440 $34,952
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 595    
Sun/Sound Group 1,195    
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Polished alloy wheels   395 595
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 541    
Sun/Sound Group 1,087    
Temporary spare tire 359 359  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Polished alloy wheels   359 506
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 3,435 790 4,440
Options (change) 3,125 718 3,775
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $26,425 $25,580 $42,800
Total Invoice $25,850 $25,153 $39,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,552
Model Year201620162011
ModelDartDartExplorer
TrimGTLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/35 MPG23/35 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$26,425$25,580$42,800
Adjustments for Features-750-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,350$25,580$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$770$0$0
Total Invoice$25,850$25,153$39,552
Adjustments for Features-730-4,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,777$25,153$34,705
Cost Above Minimum$624$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162011
ModelDartDartExplorer
TrimGTLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,125$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-730-4,847

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelDartExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,348 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Dart GT

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun/Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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