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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: $37,285

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,426

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $8,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSportR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $30,030
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $27,697
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Navigation system   795 1,495
Protection Group     590
Convenience Group II     1,005
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Electronics Convenience Group     630
Sunroof     950
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,150
CD changer, in-dash     400
Polished alloy wheels 519    
Package 301A 2,269    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Navigation system   694 1,375
Protection Group     543
Convenience Group II     925
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Electronics Convenience Group     580
Sunroof     874
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,058
CD changer, in-dash     368
Options (change) 6,785 4,385 6,580
Options (change) 5,921 3,827 6,054
Destination 895 895 675
Total Price $45,880 $48,380 $37,285
Total Invoice $42,438 $44,913 $34,426

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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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,371
Model Year201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSportR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$45,880$48,380$37,285
Adjustments for Features-7,180-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,700$41,225$37,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$0
Total Invoice$42,438$44,913$34,426
Adjustments for Features-6,641-6,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,797$38,271$34,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,474$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSportR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Tires, self-sealing  $50
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,030$12,005$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,641-6,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20152006
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 audio75No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested142567%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cassette player50No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

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