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Dodge Stratus vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Stratus vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $10,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,578

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $10,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelStratusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,825 $31,990 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $18,358 $30,871 $32,489 $40,196
Protection Value Package 730      
Power driver seat (8-way) 380      
Travel Convenience Group 355      
Rear spoiler 225      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90
Satellite radio 195 195    
2.7L V6 850      
3.5L V6       0
Protection Value Package 672      
Power driver seat (8-way) 350      
Travel Convenience Group 327      
Rear spoiler 207      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 86 86 86
Satellite radio 179 185    
2.7L V6 782      
3.5L V6       0
Options (change) 2,765 285 90 90
Options (change) 2,545 271 86 86
Destination 675 995 995 995
Total Price $23,265 $33,270 $35,105 $43,175
Total Invoice $21,578 $32,137 $33,570 $41,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,874
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelStratusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,265$33,270$35,105$43,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-6,280-12,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,265$28,420$28,825$30,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405$2,310
Total Invoice$21,578$32,137$33,570$41,277
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-6,005-11,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,578$27,452$27,565$29,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$113$1,927

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelStratusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats   $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats $600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,875$6,725$8,155$14,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$6,280$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,685-6,005-11,898

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelStratusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.0 in112.6 in
Length191.2 in198.3 in
Width70.6 in78.9 in
Height54.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%

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