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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: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,514

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Luxury Package 1,290          
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Audiophile Package 510          
255/50R20 1,325          
Remote start 385 385        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Driver Convenience Group     595      
Plus Package     2,000 2,000    
Navigation Group     995 995 995  
Sunroof     995 995 995 995
Luxury Package 1,097          
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Audiophile Package 433          
255/50R20 1,127          
Remote start 326 326        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Driver Convenience Group     530      
Plus Package     1,780 1,780    
Navigation Group     886 886 886  
Sunroof     886 886 886 886
Options (change) 6,065 2,940 4,585 3,990 1,990 995
Options (change) 5,155 2,498 4,082 3,552 1,772 886
Destination 785 785 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,095 $36,120 $34,175 $34,980 $36,980 $48,915
Total Invoice $33,213 $33,461 $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: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,022
Model Year200820082012201220122012
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)190, 7190, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$36,095$36,120$34,175$34,980$36,980$48,915
Adjustments for Features0-500-565-340-1,465-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$35,620$33,610$34,640$35,515$46,510
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$1,030$1,905$12,900
Total Invoice$33,213$33,461$32,514$33,272$35,052$47,162
Adjustments for Features0-463-538-323-1,389-2,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$32,998$31,976$32,949$33,663$44,843
Cost Above Minimum$215$0$0$973$1,687$12,867

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year200820082012201220122012
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 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
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75$75
Compass$0$0    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels$350    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,865$4,930$4,705$5,830$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$565$340$1,465$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-538-323-1,389-2,319

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082012
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 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 wheels250Yes
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 Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
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 Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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