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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: $38,280

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,846

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $8,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedPlatinumSXTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $29,995 $34,895 $39,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $29,351 $33,845 $38,384 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834
Package 301A 2,000              
Adaptive cruise control 1,150              
Cargo mat 100 100            
Panoramic sunroof 1,595              
Premium Group     5,995 5,995        
Sunroof     1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Technology Group         1,495 1,695 1,495 1,595
Driver Confidence and Navigation Groups         1,645      
Driver Confidence Group           250 250  
Leather Interior Group           1,595    
Navigation and Travel Group           845 845  
Package 301A 1,900              
Adaptive cruise control 1,094              
Cargo mat 95 95            
Panoramic sunroof 1,515              
Premium Group     5,336 5,336        
Sunroof     1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064
Technology Group         1,331 1,509 1,331 1,420
Driver Confidence and Navigation Groups         1,465      
Driver Confidence Group           223 223  
Leather Interior Group           1,420    
Navigation and Travel Group           752 752  
Options (change) 4,845 100 7,190 7,190 4,335 5,580 3,785 2,790
Options (change) 4,604 95 6,400 6,400 3,860 4,968 3,370 2,484
Destination 945 945 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000
Total Price $47,465 $54,280 $38,280 $43,180 $45,425 $47,670 $50,875 $56,030
Total Invoice $45,349 $51,879 $36,846 $41,340 $43,339 $45,564 $48,416 $54,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,056
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedPlatinumSXTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$47,465$54,280$38,280$43,180$45,425$47,670$50,875$56,030
Adjustments for Features-4,655-8,8950-350-525-775-725-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$45,385$38,280$42,830$44,900$46,895$50,150$54,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0$4,550$6,620$8,615$11,870$16,035
Total Invoice$45,349$51,879$36,846$41,340$43,339$45,564$48,416$54,413
Adjustments for Features-4,447-8,5020-335-501-741-690-1,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,902$43,377$36,846$41,005$42,838$44,823$47,726$52,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$0$4,159$5,992$7,977$10,880$15,901

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedPlatinumSXTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0       
AWD $1700      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100      
Active noise reduction $0      
Adaptive cruise control$600$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100      
Keyless entry keypad$50$50      
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125      
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Curve control$50$50      
Hill descent control $250      
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200      
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Obstacle detection, front$150$150      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0      
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Safety key$5$5      
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    
Terrain selector $200      
Trailer sway control$25$25      
Wide-view front camera$150$150      
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40     $40
Class III trailer hitch $250      
Roof rails$250$250      
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$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$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Hood scoop    $100$100$100$100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200      
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125      
MP3-compatible player$50$50      
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250      
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter    $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50      
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25      
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100       
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200      
Leather door panel trim $250     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Massage, driver seat$100$100      
Massage, passenger seat$100$100      
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000      
Wood trim $300      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Alloy wheels$350   $350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,945$15,185$6,290$6,640$6,815$7,065$7,015$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$8,895$0$350$525$775$725$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,447-8,5020-335-501-741-690-1,666

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length198.3 in198.4 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested595077%
Total Not Requested180023%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Temporary spare tire150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested550074%
Total Not Requested195026%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Driver Confidence and Navigation Groups
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested177599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252599%
Total Not Requested251%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona 392

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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