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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,525

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $10,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $20,295 $24,840
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $19,026 $23,208
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Sunroof 850 850 795 795
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Security Group     1,875 1,485
Driver Convenience Group     335  
Leather Interior Group     595 695
SRT Option Group       215
Polished alloy wheels       400
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Sunroof 723 723 723 723
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Security Group     1,706 1,351
Driver Convenience Group     301  
Leather Interior Group     541 632
SRT Option Group       192
Polished alloy wheels       364
Options (change) 6,130 3,835 3,600 3,590
Options (change) 5,212 3,261 3,271 3,262
Destination 645 645 630 630
Total Price $36,975 $36,995 $24,525 $29,060
Total Invoice $33,375 $33,484 $22,927 $27,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,909
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$36,975$36,995$24,525$29,060
Adjustments for Features-2,890-2,890-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$34,105$24,450$29,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$4,610
Total Invoice$33,375$33,484$22,927$27,100
Adjustments for Features-2,609-2,616-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,766$30,868$22,857$27,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$102$0$4,243

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Performance meter   $150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,025$2,210$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$2,890$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,609-2,616-700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in173.8 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height72.8 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested140081%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested41520%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested36525%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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