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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: $19,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,763

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $19,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimSportPlatinumSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $24,840
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $23,208
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
SRT Option Group     215
Security Group     1,485
Leather Interior Group     695
Sunroof     795
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
SRT Option Group     192
Security Group     1,351
Leather Interior Group     632
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 1,815 220 3,220
Options (change) 1,725 210 2,925
Destination 945 945 630
Total Price $48,115 $54,400 $28,690
Total Invoice $45,985 $51,994 $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: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,279
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimSportPlatinumSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6285hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-19
Total Price$48,115$54,400$28,690
Adjustments for Features-11,450-17,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,665$37,235$28,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$45,985$51,994$26,763
Adjustments for Features-10,943-16,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,042$35,588$26,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimSportPlatinumSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,785$20,500$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,450$17,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,943-16,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.8 in
Height70.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,156 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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