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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: $32,395

Dodge Charger SE   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,830

Dodge Charger SE   
Difference: $2,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,395 $30,295 $33,295
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,508 $29,019 $31,689
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
255/50R20 1,325        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Remote start 385 385      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Rallye Package     2,250    
Plus Package     1,750 2,000  
Navigation Group     650 650 650
Driver Convenience Group     575 575 575
Sunroof     950 950 950
Polished alloy wheels         1,350
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
255/50R20 1,127        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Remote start 326 326      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Rallye Package     2,003    
Plus Package     1,557 1,780  
Navigation Group     579 579 579
Driver Convenience Group     512 512 512
Sunroof     846 846 846
Polished alloy wheels         1,202
Options (change) 6,065 2,940 6,175 4,175 3,525
Options (change) 5,155 2,498 5,497 3,717 3,139
Destination 785 785 825 825 825
Total Price $36,095 $36,120 $32,395 $35,295 $37,645
Total Invoice $33,213 $33,461 $30,830 $33,561 $35,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,468
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$36,095$36,120$32,395$35,295$37,645
Adjustments for Features0-500-315-815-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$35,620$32,080$34,480$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$2,400$5,000
Total Invoice$33,213$33,461$30,830$33,561$35,653
Adjustments for Features0-463-300-775-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$32,998$30,530$32,786$35,118
Cost Above Minimum$215$0$0$2,256$4,588

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$4,165$4,665$4,480$4,980$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$315$815$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-300-775-535

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082011
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SE

Rallye Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Alpine, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested172554%
Total Not Requested145046%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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