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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: $35,680

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,462

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,995 $33,595 $36,595
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,291 $32,573 $35,243
Convenience Package 995        
255/50R20 1,325        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850 1,195 1,195 1,195
Remote start 385 385      
Plus Group     2,150 2,150  
Class I trailer hitch     650 650 650
Navigation Group     695 995 995
Convenience Package 846        
255/50R20 1,127        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723 1,064 1,064 1,064
Remote start 327 327      
Plus Group     1,914 1,914  
Class I trailer hitch     579 579 579
Navigation Group     619 886 886
Options (change) 6,060 3,230 4,690 4,990 2,840
Options (change) 5,152 2,746 4,176 4,443 2,529
Destination 815 815 995 995 995
Total Price $38,490 $39,595 $35,680 $39,580 $40,430
Total Invoice $35,286 $36,462 $34,462 $38,011 $38,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,238
Model Year20092009201520152015
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$38,490$39,595$35,680$39,580$40,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,915-2,065-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,490$37,845$33,765$37,515$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$3,750$4,350
Total Invoice$35,286$36,462$34,462$38,011$38,767
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-1,850-1,983-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,286$34,850$32,612$36,028$36,547
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0$3,416$3,935

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20092009201520152015
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 
911 assist$25$25   
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  
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
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 rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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 player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $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$4,180$5,930$6,095$6,245$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,915$2,065$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-1,850-1,983-2,220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20092015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

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