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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: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,086

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $5,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $31,615 $37,215
Base Invoice $35,268 $29,204 $34,679
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,250    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
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
SRT Option Group I     860
Side curtain airbags     590
SRT Option Group III     1,635
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Package 301A 1,913    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
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
SRT Option Group I     791
Side curtain airbags     543
SRT Option Group III     1,504
Options (change) 6,435 6,720 5,185
Options (change) 5,471 6,182 4,770
Destination 825 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $45,115 $39,035 $45,200
Total Invoice $41,564 $36,086 $42,249

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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: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$45,115$39,035$45,200
Adjustments for Features-6,655-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,460$37,670$45,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,530
Total Invoice$41,564$36,086$42,249
Adjustments for Features-6,131-1,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,433$34,824$42,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,425

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing $50 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Satellite TV $400 
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,745$5,455$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,655$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,131-1,2620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.0 in
Length197.1 in200.1 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
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 sound250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%
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 player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested575100%
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 player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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