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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: $39,035

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,086

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $31,615 $37,215
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $29,204 $34,679
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 385 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Protection Group     1,185  
Popular Equipment Group     2,100  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     890  
Sunroof     950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,595 1,150
Side curtain airbags       590
SRT Option Group III       1,635
SRT Option Group I       860
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Remote start 327 327    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Protection Group     1,090  
Popular Equipment Group     1,932  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     819  
Sunroof     874 874
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,467 1,058
Side curtain airbags       543
SRT Option Group III       1,504
SRT Option Group I       791
Options (change) 5,670 4,525 6,720 5,185
Options (change) 4,820 3,846 6,182 4,770
Destination 815 815 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $39,765 $41,620 $39,035 $45,200
Total Invoice $36,679 $38,435 $36,086 $42,249

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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: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$39,765$41,620$39,035$45,200
Adjustments for Features-2,845-3,945-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,920$37,675$37,670$45,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$7,530
Total Invoice$36,679$38,435$36,086$42,249
Adjustments for Features-2,624-3,643-1,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,055$34,792$34,824$42,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$7,425

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2010201020082008
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
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
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  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $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  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Satellite TV  $400 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,070$7,170$4,590$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$3,945$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,624-3,643-1,2620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20102008
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177564%
Total Not Requested100036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested77542%
Total Not Requested105058%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group III
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%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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