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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: $28,455

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $15,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,452

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $14,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCaliber
TrimSportSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,780 $23,350
Base Invoice $38,027 $21,709
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 30
Navigation system 795 1,075
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
SRT Option Group   1,185
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System   1,190
Front side airbags   250
Sunroof   795
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 28
Navigation system 694 989
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
SRT Option Group   1,090
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System   1,095
Front side airbags   230
Sunroof   731
Options (change) 2,625 4,525
Options (change) 2,293 4,163
Destination 895 580
Total Price $44,300 $28,455
Total Invoice $41,215 $26,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,553
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCaliber
TrimSportSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6285hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-19
Total Price$44,300$28,455
Adjustments for Features-8,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$28,455
Total Invoice$41,215$26,452
Adjustments for Features-8,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,005$26,452

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCaliber
TrimSportSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,570$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,156 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
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested47551%
Total Not Requested45049%
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

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