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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: $25,610

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $15,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,815

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $14,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $17,945
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $16,740
255/50HR20 1,195    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 795   1,395
Package 202A 3,075    
AWD 2,000 2,000 950
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   595 700
Package 301A   2,250  
Driver Convenience Group     400
Leather Interior Group     910
Stability control     250
Floor mats     30
Front side airbags     250
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
Sunroof     795
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,150
255/50HR20 1,016    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system 676   1,283
Package 202A 2,614    
AWD 1,820 1,820 853
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels   506 644
Package 301A   1,913  
Driver Convenience Group     368
Leather Interior Group     837
Stability control     230
Floor mats     28
Front side airbags     230
Bluetooth cell phone link     253
Sunroof     731
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,058
Options (change) 8,795 6,575 7,105
Options (change) 7,597 5,710 6,515
Destination 825 825 560
Total Price $41,140 $44,935 $25,610
Total Invoice $37,901 $41,487 $23,815

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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: $10,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,678
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$41,140$44,935$25,610
Adjustments for Features-4,785-7,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,355$37,585$25,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$37,901$41,487$23,815
Adjustments for Features-4,408-6,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,493$34,701$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,208$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,980$12,545$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$7,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,408-6,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.8 in
Height70.4 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,308 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested187558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
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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