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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: $20,965

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $19,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,685

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $18,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimLimitedSportMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $18,060
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $16,986
Cargo cover 135 135  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 100 30
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Driver Convenience Group     520
Security Group     930
Sunroof     795
Cargo cover 118 118  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 89 27
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Driver Convenience Group     473
Security Group     846
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 2,275
Options (change) 1,599 1,599 2,069
Destination 895 895 630
Total Price $40,825 $43,505 $20,965
Total Invoice $38,022 $40,521 $19,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Mainstreet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,329
Model Year201320132010
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimLimitedSportMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$40,825$43,505$20,965
Adjustments for Features-7,525-8,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$34,755$20,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$38,022$40,521$19,685
Adjustments for Features-7,008-8,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,014$32,371$19,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,357$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201320132010
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimLimitedSportMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150 $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 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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$50 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,345$12,570$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,525$8,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,008-8,1500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132010
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,040 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 Mainstreet

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%

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