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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: $36,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,995 $33,895 $36,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,291 $32,852 $35,522
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
255/50R20 1,325        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Remote start 385 385      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Plus Group     2,495 2,495  
Class I trailer hitch     650 650 650
Navigation Group     795 795 1,095
Sunroof     1,195 1,195 1,195
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
255/50R20 1,127        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Remote start 326 326      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Plus Group     2,221 2,221  
Class I trailer hitch     579 579 579
Navigation Group     708 708 975
Sunroof     1,064 1,064 1,064
Options (change) 6,360 2,940 5,135 5,135 2,940
Options (change) 5,406 2,498 4,572 4,572 2,618
Destination 785 785 995 995 995
Total Price $36,390 $36,120 $36,125 $40,025 $40,830
Total Invoice $33,464 $33,461 $34,858 $38,419 $39,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $233
Model Year20082008201620162016
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)190, 7190, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$36,390$36,120$36,125$40,025$40,830
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,930-2,080-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$35,870$34,195$37,945$38,500
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0$3,750$4,305
Total Invoice$33,464$33,461$34,858$38,419$39,135
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,862-1,997-2,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,464$33,229$32,996$36,422$36,902
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$3,426$3,906

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082008201620162016
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 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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150  
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   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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 
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   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,340$6,020$6,170$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,930$2,080$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,862-1,997-2,233

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082016
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
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 pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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

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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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 audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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