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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: $35,680

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,995 $33,595 $36,595
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,291 $32,573 $35,243
Luxury Package 1,700        
235/65R18 595        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Sunroof 850 850 1,195 1,195 1,195
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Plus Group     2,150 2,150  
Class I trailer hitch     650 650 650
Navigation Group     695 995 995
Luxury Package 1,445        
235/65R18 506        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Sunroof 723 723 1,064 1,064 1,064
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Plus Group     1,914 1,914  
Class I trailer hitch     579 579 579
Navigation Group     619 886 886
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 4,690 4,990 2,840
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 4,176 4,443 2,529
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $35,680 $39,580 $40,430
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $34,462 $38,011 $38,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,520
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$37,150$37,170$35,680$39,580$40,430
Adjustments for Features00-2,545-2,845-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$33,135$36,735$37,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$3,600$4,200
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$34,462$38,011$38,767
Adjustments for Features00-2,458-2,732-2,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$32,004$35,279$35,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$3,275$3,795

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class I trailer hitch  $150$150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,200$5,745$6,045$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,545$2,845$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,458-2,732-2,968

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.2 in
Length193.4 in198.4 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.1 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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Class I trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Class I trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Class I trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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