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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: $46,710

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,633

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $45,925
Base Invoice $39,800 $44,281
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Cargo mat 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Driver Confidence Group   745
Adaptive Cruise Group   795
Sunroof   995
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Cargo mat 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Driver Confidence Group   663
Adaptive Cruise Group   708
Sunroof   886
Options (change) 4,090 2,535
Options (change) 3,888 2,257
Destination 945 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $46,710 $50,455
Total Invoice $44,633 $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: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,488
Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerCharger
TrimLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4470hp 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$46,710$50,455
Adjustments for Features-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,955$50,455
Total Invoice$44,633$48,533
Adjustments for Features-3,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,045$48,533

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20172012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Total Value of Features$8,880$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5880

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,962 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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