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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: $21,700

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $15,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,970

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $13,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $18,730
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $18,199
255/50HR20 1,195    
Package 201A 2,075    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     500
Sunroof     845
5-speed manual     0
255/50HR20 1,016    
Package 201A 1,764    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     455
Sunroof     769
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 5,000 1,730 2,220
Options (change) 4,251 1,471 2,021
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $37,345 $40,090 $21,700
Total Invoice $34,555 $37,248 $20,970

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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: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,706
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$37,345$40,090$21,700
Adjustments for Features-4,935-8,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,410$31,940$21,700
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$0
Total Invoice$34,555$37,248$20,970
Adjustments for Features-4,566-7,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,989$29,676$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$313$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
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 
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,880$11,095$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,935$8,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,566-7,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,578 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 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 in35.7 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35061%
Total Not Requested22539%

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