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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: $18,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,685

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $17,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $18,060
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $16,986
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,110        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 30
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Driver Convenience Group         520
Security Group         930
Sunroof         795
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,004        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 27
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Driver Convenience Group         473
Security Group         846
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 4,575 1,815 1,815 220 2,275
Options (change) 4,348 1,725 1,725 210 2,069
Destination 945 945 945 945 630
Total Price $39,295 $44,435 $48,115 $54,400 $20,965
Total Invoice $37,548 $42,470 $45,985 $51,994 $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: $11,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,950
Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$39,295$44,435$48,115$54,400$20,965
Adjustments for Features-7,235-11,265-12,465-18,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$33,170$35,650$36,220$20,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$3,590$4,160$0
Total Invoice$37,548$42,470$45,985$51,994$19,685
Adjustments for Features-6,913-10,767-11,913-17,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$31,703$34,072$34,618$19,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,068$3,437$3,983$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumMainstreet
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$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$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $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$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,130$15,160$16,360$22,075$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,235$11,265$12,465$18,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,913-10,767-11,913-17,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20172010
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,040 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested172585%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Mainstreet

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
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)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested132593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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