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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: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $18,730
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $18,199
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Satellite radio 195      
Remote start 385 385 385  
255/50R20   1,325    
Sunroof   850 850 845
Uconnect Voice Command       325
Driver Convenience Group       550
Security Group       700
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Satellite radio 166      
Remote start 327 327 327  
255/50R20   1,127    
Sunroof   723 723 769
Uconnect Voice Command       296
Driver Convenience Group       501
Security Group       637
Options (change) 1,970 2,560 1,235 2,420
Options (change) 1,674 2,177 1,050 2,203
Destination 815 815 815 750
Total Price $31,255 $34,990 $37,600 $21,900
Total Invoice $28,947 $32,311 $34,766 $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: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,693
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,255$34,990$37,600$21,900
Adjustments for Features-2,270-3,545-6,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,985$31,445$30,780$21,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,460$1,795$0
Total Invoice$28,947$32,311$34,766$21,152
Adjustments for Features-2,102-3,274-6,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,845$29,037$28,460$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,192$1,615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$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$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,440$5,715$8,990$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$3,545$6,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,102-3,274-6,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20092012
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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%

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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