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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: $21,575

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $13,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,856

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $18,730
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $18,199
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
235/65R18 595    
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850 845
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     700
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
235/65R18 506    
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723 769
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     637
Options (change) 4,135 1,840 2,095
Options (change) 3,516 1,565 1,907
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $34,980 $35,000 $21,575
Total Invoice $31,679 $31,788 $20,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,060
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$34,980$35,000$21,575
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,825$30,845$21,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$31,679$31,788$20,856
Adjustments for Features-3,763-3,7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,916$28,014$20,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$98$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,475$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,763-3,7740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20062012
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.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 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 in35.7 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft347.4 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 wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 Requested22513%
Total Not Requested150087%

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 SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested47566%
Total Not Requested25034%

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