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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $11,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $20,585 $20,585
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $19,929 $19,929
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850 845 845
Remote start 385 385    
Driver Convenience Group     300 300
Media Center 430N     1,035 395
Security Group     700  
Leather Interior Group       650
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723 769 769
Remote start 327 327    
Driver Convenience Group     273 273
Media Center 430N     942 359
Security Group     637  
Leather Interior Group       592
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 2,880 2,190
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 2,621 1,993
Destination 815 815 750 750
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $24,215 $23,525
Total Invoice $34,159 $36,462 $23,300 $22,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,644
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVTM5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$37,165$39,595$24,215$23,525
Adjustments for Features-3,745-5,495-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$34,100$22,940$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$585
Total Invoice$34,159$36,462$23,300$22,672
Adjustments for Features-3,442-5,060-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,717$31,402$22,073$22,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0$599

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $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$50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 $600
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,515$3,295$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$5,495$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,442-5,060-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20092011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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