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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: $37,795

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $7,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,728

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $6,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $29,295 $29,995 $33,995 $45,450
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,052 $28,696 $32,256 $43,815
Package 302A / 303A 4,500        
Polished alloy wheels 595        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
Sport Appearance Package   1,395      
Driver Convenience Group   595      
Plus Package   2,000      
Adaptive Cruise Group   925   925 795
Driver Confidence Group   1,495   995 745
Sunroof   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Max Package     6,500    
Package 302A / 303A 3,825        
Polished alloy wheels 506        
Panoramic sunroof 1,356        
Sport Appearance Package   1,242      
Driver Convenience Group   530      
Plus Package   1,780      
Adaptive Cruise Group   823   823 708
Driver Confidence Group   1,331   886 663
Sunroof   975 975 975 975
Max Package     5,785    
Options (change) 6,690 7,505 7,595 3,015 2,635
Options (change) 5,687 6,681 6,760 2,684 2,346
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $45,370 $37,795 $38,585 $38,005 $50,080
Total Invoice $41,780 $35,728 $36,451 $35,935 $48,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,425
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$45,370$37,795$38,585$38,005$50,080
Adjustments for Features-4,7150-975-975-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$37,795$37,610$37,030$48,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$580$0$11,385
Total Invoice$41,780$35,728$36,451$35,935$48,156
Adjustments for Features-4,3420-921-922-1,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,438$35,728$35,530$35,013$46,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$517$0$11,542

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate$350    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
HD radio$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter    $150
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 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,830$5,115$6,090$6,090$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$0$975$975$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3420-921-922-1,601

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length197.1 in199.9 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.1 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@6350
264 lb-ft@4800
1000No
Total Requested-50-3%
Total Not Requested1550103%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested117541%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested135081%
Total Not Requested32519%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested475069%
Total Not Requested215031%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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