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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: $35,065

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,337

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145 $66,295
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834 $63,925
Luxury Package 1,290                  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995                
Audiophile Package 510                  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560                
Obstacle detection, rear 295                  
Remote start 385 385                
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0               0 0
Navigation and Travel Group     995 995 995 995 945 945    
Plus Group     1,500 3,000 2,395          
Sun & Sound Group     1,995 1,995            
Plus Leather Group     3,000              
Sunroof         1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,995
Leather Interior Group             1,695      
Luxury Package 1,097                  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696                
Audiophile Package 433                  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476                
Obstacle detection, rear 251                  
Remote start 326 326                
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0               0 0
Navigation and Travel Group     886 886 886 886 841 841    
Plus Group     1,257 2,670 2,132          
Sun & Sound Group     1,776 1,776            
Plus Leather Group     2,670              
Sunroof         1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,776
Leather Interior Group             1,509      
Options (change) 5,035 2,940 7,490 5,990 4,685 2,290 3,935 2,240 1,295 1,995
Options (change) 4,279 2,498 6,589 5,332 4,171 2,039 3,503 1,994 1,153 1,776
Destination 785 785 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700
Total Price $35,065 $36,120 $37,580 $40,080 $41,275 $42,380 $46,025 $49,330 $54,535 $71,085
Total Invoice $32,337 $33,461 $36,245 $38,583 $39,670 $40,653 $44,099 $47,040 $53,082 $68,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,109
Model Year2008200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$35,065$36,120$37,580$40,080$41,275$42,380$46,025$49,330$54,535$71,085
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,865-4,215-2,165-2,090-2,240-2,290-4,080-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,065$35,870$35,715$35,865$39,110$40,290$43,785$47,040$50,455$67,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$150$3,395$4,575$8,070$11,325$14,740$31,540
Total Invoice$32,337$33,461$36,245$38,583$39,670$40,653$44,099$47,040$53,082$68,496
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,799-4,058-2,081-2,005-2,146-2,184-3,971-3,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,337$33,229$34,446$34,525$37,589$38,648$41,953$44,856$49,111$64,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$79$3,143$4,202$7,507$10,410$14,665$30,359

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2008200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
AWD   $1700      
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50        
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125        
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350 $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100    $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225        
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50        
Temporary spare tire  $150$150      
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat        $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200        
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150        
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250        
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125        
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175        
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250$250$250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275        
Hood scoop     $100$100$100$100$100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40        
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350        
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75        
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325        
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50        
Satellite radio$200$200        
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge         $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter   $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim        $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50        
Metal pedals     $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100        
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600        
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)         $0
Machined alloy wheels      $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0 $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0$0        
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,790$6,405$8,755$6,705$6,630$6,780$6,830$8,620$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,865$4,215$2,165$2,090$2,240$2,290$4,080$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,799-4,058-2,081-2,005-2,146-2,184-3,971-3,691

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.2 in
Length193.4 in198.4 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,021 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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested140037%
Total Not Requested242563%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested140041%
Total Not Requested202559%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested170055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona 392

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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