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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: $38,280

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,846

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $4,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $29,995 $34,895
Base Invoice $35,268 $29,351 $33,845
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Premium Group   5,995 5,995
Sunroof   1,195 1,195
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Premium Group   5,336 5,336
Sunroof   1,064 1,064
Options (change) 6,690 7,190 7,190
Options (change) 5,687 6,400 6,400
Destination 825 1,095 1,095
Total Price $45,370 $38,280 $43,180
Total Invoice $41,780 $36,846 $41,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6292hp V6370hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12552, 11552, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$45,370$38,280$43,180
Adjustments for Features-2,3000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$38,280$42,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550
Total Invoice$41,780$36,846$41,340
Adjustments for Features-2,1180-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,662$36,846$41,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,159

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,930$6,630$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1180-335

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length197.1 in198.4 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.1 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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested447558%
Total Not Requested327542%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested442559%
Total Not Requested302541%

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