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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: $13,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192011
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimSportPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,625 $54,165 $30,295
Package 401A 3,875    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Max Package     5,000
AWD     2,250
Sunroof     950
Rear spoiler     225
Package 401A 3,681    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Max Package     4,450
AWD     2,067
Sunroof     846
Rear spoiler     200
Options (change) 5,570 0 8,425
Options (change) 5,291 0 7,563
Destination 1,095 1,095 825
Total Price $53,290 $55,260 $39,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Charger R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,495
Model Year201920192011
ModelExplorerExplorerCharger
TrimSportPlatinumR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6370hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$53,290$55,260$39,545
Adjustments for Features-6,770-9,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,520$46,015$39,545
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201920192011
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$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
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
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,935$15,410$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,770$9,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-811-1830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20192011
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested209057%
Total Not Requested155043%

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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested440088%
Total Not Requested57512%

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