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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: $34,175

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $2,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,514

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Luxury Package 1,700          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
235/65R18 595          
Side curtain airbags 560 560        
Sunroof 850 850 995 995 995 995
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Driver Convenience Group     595      
Plus Package     2,000 2,000    
Navigation Group     995 995 995  
Luxury Package 1,445          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
235/65R18 506          
Side curtain airbags 476 476        
Sunroof 723 723 886 886 886 886
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Driver Convenience Group     530      
Plus Package     1,780 1,780    
Navigation Group     886 886 886  
Options (change) 6,050 3,755 4,585 3,990 1,990 995
Options (change) 5,144 3,193 4,082 3,552 1,772 886
Destination 645 645 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,895 $36,915 $34,175 $34,980 $36,980 $48,915
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,416 $32,514 $33,272 $35,052 $47,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,654
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A8T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$36,895$36,915$34,175$34,980$36,980$48,915
Adjustments for Features00-905-680-1,805-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$36,915$33,270$34,300$35,175$45,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,030$1,905$12,500
Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$32,514$33,272$35,052$47,162
Adjustments for Features00-861-647-1,711-3,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$31,653$32,625$33,341$44,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$972$1,688$12,477

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel     $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75$75
Compass$0$0    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25$25
Performance meter     $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
All-terrain tires $0    
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,475$4,380$4,155$5,280$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$905$680$1,805$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments00-861-647-1,711-3,032

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.2 in
Length193.4 in199.9 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.1 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested142554%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested142554%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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