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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: $34,620

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,982

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $2,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,370 $38,180
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,006 $36,271
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
255/50R20 1,325      
Sunroof 850 850 950 950
Remote start 385 385    
Media Center 730N     1,550  
SRT Option Group III       1,635
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
255/50R20 1,127      
Sunroof 723 723 846 846
Remote start 327 327    
Media Center 730N     1,380  
SRT Option Group III       1,455
Options (change) 6,060 3,230 2,500 2,585
Options (change) 5,152 2,746 2,226 2,301
Destination 815 815 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,490 $39,595 $34,620 $43,215
Total Invoice $35,286 $36,462 $32,982 $41,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6368hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$38,490$39,595$34,620$43,215
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,6500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,590$35,945$34,620$42,990
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$8,370
Total Invoice$35,286$36,462$32,982$41,022
Adjustments for Features-1,742-3,3610-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,544$33,101$32,982$40,808
Cost Above Minimum$443$0$0$7,826

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,340$2,690$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,650$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,742-3,3610-214

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.0 in
Length193.4 in200.1 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.2 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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