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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: $37,520

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,652

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMagnumMagnumExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $37,320 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,440 $34,693 $27,273 $30,178
Protection Group 590      
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Electronics Convenience Group 630      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Convenience Group II 1,005      
Cargo Convenience Group 410      
Sunroof 950 950    
Navigation system 1,495   1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,150 1,150    
SRT Option Group I   750    
SRT Option Group III   2,065    
Side curtain airbags   390    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
255/50R20     1,325  
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
Audiophile Package     510  
Protection Group 543      
CD changer, in-dash 368      
Electronics Convenience Group 580      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Convenience Group II 925      
Cargo Convenience Group 377      
Sunroof 874 874    
Navigation system 1,375   1,696 1,696
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,058 1,058    
SRT Option Group I   690    
SRT Option Group III   1,900    
Side curtain airbags   359    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
255/50R20     1,127  
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 6,990 5,305 7,965 4,340
Options (change) 6,431 4,881 6,771 3,689
Destination 675 675 785 785
Total Price $38,520 $43,300 $37,995 $37,520
Total Invoice $35,546 $40,249 $34,829 $34,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,474
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMagnumMagnumExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8425hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$38,520$43,300$37,995$37,520
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,810-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,170$43,300$36,185$35,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,130$725$0
Total Invoice$35,546$40,249$34,829$34,652
Adjustments for Features-3230-1,659-1,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,223$40,249$33,170$32,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,026$421$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMagnumMagnumExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,240$2,890$4,700$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,810$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-3230-1,659-1,903

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelMagnumExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in113.7 in
Length197.7 in193.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 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
27.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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