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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: $25,740

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,935

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $12,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $17,945
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $16,740
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,395
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 950
Driver Convenience Group     400
Leather Interior Group     910
Stability control     250
Floor mats     30
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     130
Front side airbags     250
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
Polished alloy wheels     700
Sunroof     795
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,150
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,283
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 853
Driver Convenience Group     368
Leather Interior Group     837
Stability control     230
Floor mats     28
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     120
Front side airbags     230
Bluetooth cell phone link     253
Polished alloy wheels     644
Sunroof     731
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,058
Options (change) 9,400 6,910 7,235
Options (change) 8,209 6,094 6,635
Destination 785 785 560
Total Price $39,430 $40,090 $25,740
Total Invoice $36,267 $37,057 $23,935

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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: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,304
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8172hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$39,430$40,090$25,740
Adjustments for Features-2,205-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,225$37,635$25,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,267$37,057$23,935
Adjustments for Features-2,028-2,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$34,788$23,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$549$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,175$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$2,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,028-2,2690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082007
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,308 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 R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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