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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: $28,690

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $16,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,763

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $15,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerCaliber
TrimSportSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $24,840
Base Invoice $38,862 $23,208
Navigation system 795  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 30
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
SRT Option Group   215
Security Group   1,485
Leather Interior Group   695
Sunroof   795
Navigation system 694  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 27
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
SRT Option Group   192
Security Group   1,351
Leather Interior Group   632
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 2,625 3,220
Options (change) 2,293 2,925
Destination 895 630
Total Price $45,195 $28,690
Total Invoice $42,050 $26,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,462
Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerCaliber
TrimSportSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6285hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-19
Total Price$45,195$28,690
Adjustments for Features-8,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,785$28,690
Total Invoice$42,050$26,763
Adjustments for Features-7,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,225$26,763

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20142009
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
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 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
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 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$11,370$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8250

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20142009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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