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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: $38,440

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,574

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $5,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $32,160 $38,970
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $29,901 $36,098
Navigation system 795      
Package 202A 3,225      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90    
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Protection Group     1,185  
uconnect gps     1,240  
Xenon HID headlights     695 695
Sunroof     950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,460 1,460
Side curtain airbags       590
SRT Option Group III       1,635
Navigation system 755      
Package 202A 3,064      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86    
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
Protection Group     1,055  
uconnect gps     1,104  
Xenon HID headlights     619 619
Sunroof     846 846
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,299 1,299
Side curtain airbags       525
SRT Option Group III       1,455
Options (change) 8,895 4,275 5,530 5,330
Options (change) 8,450 4,061 4,923 4,744
Destination 945 945 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,240 $46,520 $38,440 $46,750
Total Invoice $41,292 $44,448 $35,574 $43,292

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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: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,707
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6368hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$43,240$46,520$38,440$46,750
Adjustments for Features-4,200-7,1650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,040$39,355$38,440$46,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$8,135
Total Invoice$41,292$44,448$35,574$43,292
Adjustments for Features-4,011-6,8460-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,281$37,602$35,574$43,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$0$7,556

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerCharger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Satellite TV  $400$400
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000  
Stowable third row seats$600   
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 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,180$13,145$5,980$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$7,165$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,011-6,8460-162

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.0 in
Length198.3 in200.1 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182567%
Total Not Requested90033%

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?
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%

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