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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: $23,780

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,208

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $9,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $16,371 $18,032
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,395 1,395
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
Popular Equipment Group     200  
Driver Convenience Group     760 760
Security Group     890 440
Leather Interior Group     1,045 595
Front side airbags     250 250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     130 130
Heated front seats     250  
Sunroof     795 795
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,283 1,283
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
Popular Equipment Group     184  
Driver Convenience Group     699 699
Security Group     819 405
Leather Interior Group     961 547
Front side airbags     230 230
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     120 120
Heated front seats     230  
Sunroof     731 731
Options (change) 4,445 2,645 5,715 4,365
Options (change) 3,779 2,249 5,257 4,015
Destination 785 785 580 580
Total Price $34,475 $35,825 $23,780 $24,255
Total Invoice $31,837 $33,212 $22,208 $22,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,517
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$34,475$35,825$23,780$24,255
Adjustments for Features-3,395-3,895-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$31,930$23,755$24,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$500
Total Invoice$31,837$33,212$22,208$22,627
Adjustments for Features-3,135-3,611-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,702$29,601$22,185$22,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0$442

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$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  
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,615$1,745$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$3,895$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,135-3,611-230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested97576%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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