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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: $39,205

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,692

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $3,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834
Package 302A / 303A 4,500              
Panoramic sunroof 1,595              
Plus Leather Group   3,000            
Plus Group   1,500 3,000          
Navigation and Travel Group   995 995   995 945 945  
Sun & Sound Group   1,995 1,995          
Technology Group   1,595 1,595   1,495 1,695 1,495 1,595
Cargo net   30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Premium Group       5,995        
Sunroof       1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Driver Confidence Group         750 550 550  
Temporary spare tire         595      
Leather Interior Group           1,695    
Package 302A / 303A 3,825              
Panoramic sunroof 1,356              
Plus Leather Group   2,670            
Plus Group   1,257 2,670          
Navigation and Travel Group   886 886   886 841 841  
Sun & Sound Group   1,776 1,776          
Technology Group   1,420 1,420   1,331 1,509 1,331 1,420
Cargo net   27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Premium Group       5,336        
Sunroof       1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153
Driver Confidence Group         668 490 490  
Temporary spare tire         530      
Leather Interior Group           1,509    
Options (change) 6,095 9,115 7,615 7,320 5,160 6,210 4,315 2,920
Options (change) 5,181 8,036 6,779 6,516 4,595 5,529 3,842 2,600
Destination 825 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000
Total Price $44,775 $39,205 $41,705 $43,910 $45,250 $48,300 $51,405 $56,160
Total Invoice $41,274 $37,692 $40,030 $42,015 $43,209 $46,125 $48,888 $54,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,047
Model Year20122018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12552, 11552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$44,775$39,205$41,705$43,910$45,250$48,300$51,405$56,160
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-2,350-750-1,075-1,175-1,125-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,025$39,205$39,355$43,160$44,175$47,125$50,280$54,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$3,955$4,970$7,920$11,075$14,840
Total Invoice$41,274$37,692$40,030$42,015$43,209$46,125$48,888$54,529
Adjustments for Features-2,5350-2,256-718-1,027-1,122-1,070-2,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,739$37,692$37,774$41,297$42,182$45,003$47,818$52,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$82$3,605$4,490$7,311$10,126$14,783

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700     
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100       
Adaptive cruise control$600       
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50       
Power liftgate$350       
Power-adjustable pedals$125       
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25       
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Curve control$50       
Inflatable rear seat belts$200       
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0       
Rollover sensor$50       
Safety key$5       
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500       
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control$25       
Vehicle health reports$0       
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat       $40
Roof rails$250       
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150       
Rear HVAC unit$400       
Rear wiper$175       
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250       
Deep-tinted rear windows$275       
Hood scoop    $100$100$100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200       
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75       
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125       
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50       
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25       
Satellite radio$200       
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25       
Surround sound$250       
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter  $150 $150$150$150$150
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 front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim       $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75       
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$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$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels     $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,980$7,230$9,580$7,980$8,305$8,405$8,355$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$2,350$750$1,075$1,175$1,125$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5350-2,256-718-1,027-1,122-1,070-2,054

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length197.1 in198.4 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,021 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested275072%
Total Not Requested107528%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested275080%
Total Not Requested67520%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested397560%
Total Not Requested262540%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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
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 Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona 392

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%

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