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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: $46,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $45,925
Base Invoice $35,528 $44,281
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Driver Confidence Group   745
Adaptive Cruise Group   795
Sunroof   995
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Driver Confidence Group   663
Adaptive Cruise Group   708
Sunroof   886
Options (change) 7,790 2,535
Options (change) 6,797 2,257
Destination 895 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $46,785 $50,455
Total Invoice $43,220 $48,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,939
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$46,785$50,455
Adjustments for Features-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,860$50,455
Total Invoice$43,220$48,533
Adjustments for Features-3,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,594$48,533

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $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 second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,580$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6260

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,535 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested307560%
Total Not Requested205040%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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