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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: $39,545

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $14,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,407

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $14,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $30,295
Base Invoice $50,587 $29,019
Max Package   5,000
AWD   2,250
Sunroof   950
Rear spoiler   225
Max Package   4,450
AWD   2,067
Sunroof   846
Rear spoiler   200
Options (change) 0 8,425
Options (change) 0 7,563
Destination 945 825
Total Price $53,915 $39,545
Total Invoice $51,532 $37,407

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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: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,542
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6370hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$53,915$39,545
Adjustments for Features-8,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,935$39,545
Total Invoice$51,532$37,407
Adjustments for Features-8,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,949$37,407

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,670$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length198.3 in199.9 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested440088%
Total Not Requested57512%

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