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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: $23,575

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $18,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165 $20,585 $20,585
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Package 202A 4,100          
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 50 50
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Driver Convenience Group         300 300
Security Group         700  
Media Center 430N         1,035 395
Sunroof         845 845
Leather Interior Group           650
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Package 202A 3,895          
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 46 46
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Driver Convenience Group         273 273
Security Group         637  
Media Center 430N         942 359
Sunroof         769 769
Leather Interior Group           592
Options (change) 6,950 1,915 1,915 220 2,930 2,240
Options (change) 6,603 1,820 1,820 210 2,667 2,039
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 750 750
Total Price $42,445 $45,775 $49,635 $55,480 $24,265 $23,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Caliber Uptown
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,214
Model Year201920192019201920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$42,445$45,775$49,635$55,480$24,265$23,575
Adjustments for Features-7,510-9,875-11,300-17,015-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,935$35,900$38,335$38,465$22,990$23,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$3,400$3,530$0$585

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201920192019201920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCaliberCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumUptownRush
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
CVT    $1000 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$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$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$50
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 
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$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Articulating liftgate speakers    $50$50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50  
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$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$150
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$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, passenger 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, 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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,845$13,210$14,635$20,350$4,610$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$9,875$11,300$17,015$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,362-629-664-400-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20192011
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.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 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 in35.7 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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