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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,965

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $12,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,250

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $10,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $19,995
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $19,550
Luxury Package 1,700    
235/65R18 595    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850 895
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Uconnect Touch 8.4N     495
Satellite radio - one year subscription     195
Premium Group     995
Polished alloy wheels     395
Luxury Package 1,445    
235/65R18 506    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723 814
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Uconnect Touch 8.4N     450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     177
Premium Group     905
Polished alloy wheels     359
Options (change) 6,050 3,755 2,975
Options (change) 5,144 3,193 2,705
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $36,895 $36,915 $23,965
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,416 $23,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,906
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,895$36,915$23,965
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$35,640$23,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$23,250
Adjustments for Features-1,151-1,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,156$32,262$23,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$106$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-1,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerDart
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.4 in
Length193.4 in183.9 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,187 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Dart Limited

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested152594%
Total Not Requested1006%

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