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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: $23,540

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $18,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,932

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $16,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimLimitedSportR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $17,945
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $16,740
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Cargo cover 130 130  
Navigation system 795 795 1,395
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
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
Polished alloy wheels     700
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 79 28
Cargo cover 114 114  
Navigation system 694 694 1,283
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
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
Polished alloy wheels     644
Options (change) 2,610 2,610 5,035
Options (change) 2,279 2,279 4,632
Destination 895 895 560
Total Price $41,705 $46,605 $23,540
Total Invoice $38,796 $43,365 $21,932

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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: $11,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,306
Model Year201520152007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimLimitedSportR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$41,705$46,605$23,540
Adjustments for Features-7,050-8,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,655$38,130$23,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0
Total Invoice$38,796$43,365$21,932
Adjustments for Features-6,558-7,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,238$35,479$21,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,241$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201520152007
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimLimitedSportR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
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 
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 
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$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$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 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,795$11,220$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,050$8,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,558-7,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20152007
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.2,967 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 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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