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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,640

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,611

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,030 $35,320
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,697 $32,893
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560   390
Sunroof 850 850 950 950
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Protection Group     590  
Convenience Group II     1,005  
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360  
Electronics Convenience Group     630  
SRT Option Group I       675
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476   359
Sunroof 723 723 874 874
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Protection Group     543  
Convenience Group II     925  
CD changer, in-dash     368  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331  
Electronics Convenience Group     580  
SRT Option Group I       621
Options (change) 4,055 1,760 3,935 2,015
Options (change) 3,448 1,497 3,621 1,854
Destination 645 645 675 675
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,900 $34,920 $34,640 $40,110
Total Invoice $31,611 $31,720 $31,993 $37,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,605
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$34,900$34,920$34,640$40,110
Adjustments for Features-1,860-1,860-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$33,060$34,140$40,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$5,970
Total Invoice$31,611$31,720$31,993$37,522
Adjustments for Features-1,685-1,690-4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,926$30,030$31,531$37,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$104$0$5,991

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Cassette player  $50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,900$2,540$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$1,860$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,685-1,690-4620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.0 in
Length193.4 in200.1 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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