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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $8,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $18,730
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $18,199
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Remote start 385 385  
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     700
Sunroof     845
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Remote start 326 326  
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     637
Sunroof     769
Options (change) 2,360 1,035 2,420
Options (change) 2,006 879 2,203
Destination 785 785 750
Total Price $32,390 $34,215 $21,900
Total Invoice $30,064 $31,842 $21,152

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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: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,832
Model Year200820082012
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)80, 4190, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,390$34,215$21,900
Adjustments for Features-3,245-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,145$28,995$21,900
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$30,064$31,842$21,152
Adjustments for Features-3,012-4,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,052$26,984$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$68$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200820082012
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 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
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
Heated front seats $200$200
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$5,340$7,315$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,012-4,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082012
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

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

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 Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
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 start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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