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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: $24,735

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $11,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,037

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $9,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,364
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325    
Remote start 385 385  
Temporary spare tire     350
Polished alloy wheels     395
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127    
Remote start 326 326  
Temporary spare tire     319
Polished alloy wheels     359
Options (change) 6,065 2,940 745
Options (change) 5,155 2,498 678
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $36,095 $36,120 $24,735
Total Invoice $33,213 $33,461 $24,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,461
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,095$36,120$24,735
Adjustments for Features-540-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$35,080$24,735
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0
Total Invoice$33,213$33,461$24,037
Adjustments for Features-497-9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,716$32,498$24,037
Cost Above Minimum$218$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,365$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-497-9630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year20082014
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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