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Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,600

Dodge Magnum R/T   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,615

Dodge Magnum R/T   
Difference: $6,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $32,489 $40,196
Protection Group 1,100      
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890      
Xenon HID headlights 695 695    
Sunroof 950 950    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,595 1,150    
Roof rack 250 250    
SRT Option Group I   920    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group III   1,285    
Technology Feature Bundle     935  
Package 202A     4,100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695
Polished alloy wheels     1,295 595
Roof rack crossbars     140 140
Ashtray and lighter (optional)     90 90
Protection Group 1,012      
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819      
Xenon HID headlights 639 639    
Sunroof 874 874    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,467 1,058    
Roof rack 230 230    
SRT Option Group I   846    
Side curtain airbags   543    
SRT Option Group III   1,182    
Technology Feature Bundle     888  
Package 202A     3,895  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610
Polished alloy wheels     1,230 565
Roof rack crossbars     133 133
Ashtray and lighter (optional)     86 86
Options (change) 7,145 5,840 10,250 4,515
Options (change) 6,573 5,372 9,737 4,289
Destination 675 675 995 995
Total Price $39,600 $44,620 $45,265 $47,600
Total Invoice $36,615 $41,542 $43,221 $45,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Magnum R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,195
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8425hp V8290hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,600$44,620$45,265$47,600
Adjustments for Features-9150-4,455-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$44,620$40,810$40,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,935$30$0
Total Invoice$36,615$41,542$43,221$45,480
Adjustments for Features-8460-4,254-6,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,769$41,542$38,967$38,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,773$3$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,355$5,440$9,895$12,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0$4,455$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-8460-4,254-6,516

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelMagnumExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in112.6 in
Length197.7 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 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
27.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested160045%

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