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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: $38,680

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,709

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $12,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimSportPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $30,030
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $27,697
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Daytona R/T Package     2,550
Electronics Convenience Group     630
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Protection Group     440
Navigation system     1,495
CD changer, in-dash     400
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,150
Sunroof     950
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Daytona R/T Package     2,346
Electronics Convenience Group     580
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Protection Group     405
Navigation system     1,375
CD changer, in-dash     368
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,058
Sunroof     874
Options (change) 3,690 1,995 7,975
Options (change) 3,505 1,895 7,337
Destination 995 995 675
Total Price $50,635 $56,930 $38,680
Total Invoice $48,383 $54,402 $35,709

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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: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,257
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimSportPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$50,635$56,930$38,680
Adjustments for Features-9,855-15,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,780$41,760$38,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$48,383$54,402$35,709
Adjustments for Features-9,417-14,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,966$39,906$35,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimSportPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside graphics  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
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$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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  
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$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,095$20,410$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,855$15,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,417-14,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20182006
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
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%
Daytona R/T Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)0Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/55VR18 tires400No
5.7L V8
OHV-2v
350 hp@5000
390 lb-ft@4000
1000No
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 Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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