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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: $37,745

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $8,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,955

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $7,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $32,160 $38,970
Base Invoice $35,528 $29,901 $36,098
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Protection Group   1,185  
uconnect gps   1,240  
Sunroof   950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,460 1,460
Side curtain airbags     590
SRT Option Group III     1,635
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89    
Polished alloy wheels 519    
Package 301A 2,269    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Protection Group   1,055  
uconnect gps   1,104  
Sunroof   846 846
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,299 1,299
Side curtain airbags     525
SRT Option Group III     1,455
Options (change) 6,885 4,835 4,635
Options (change) 6,010 4,304 4,125
Destination 895 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $45,880 $37,745 $46,055
Total Invoice $42,433 $34,955 $42,673

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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: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,730
Model Year201320092009
ModelExplorerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6368hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$45,880$37,745$46,055
Adjustments for Features-6,2150-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,665$37,745$45,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,135
Total Invoice$42,433$34,955$42,673
Adjustments for Features-5,7480-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,685$34,955$42,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,556

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201320092009
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  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
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$400
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$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
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,230$5,015$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7480-162

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,535 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

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
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
uconnect gps
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%
Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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