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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: $34,620

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,982

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,370 $38,180
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,006 $36,271
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 950 950
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Media Center 730N     1,550  
SRT Option Group III       1,635
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 846 846
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Media Center 730N     1,380  
SRT Option Group III       1,455
Options (change) 6,050 3,755 2,500 2,585
Options (change) 5,144 3,193 2,226 2,301
Destination 645 645 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,895 $36,915 $34,620 $43,215
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,416 $32,982 $41,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Charger R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $596
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6368hp 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$36,895$36,915$34,620$43,215
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,0200-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$35,895$34,620$42,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$8,220
Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$32,982$41,022
Adjustments for Features-921-9230-356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,386$32,493$32,982$40,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$107$0$7,684

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2006200620102010
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$0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$2,630$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,020$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-921-9230-356

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062010
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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