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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: $25,580

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $18,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,153

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $15,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $23,795
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $23,440
Polished alloy wheels 595   395
Package 301A 2,600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system   795  
Temporary spare tire     395
Polished alloy wheels 519   359
Package 301A 2,269    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Navigation system   694  
Temporary spare tire     359
Options (change) 4,790 2,390 790
Options (change) 4,180 2,086 718
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $43,785 $44,960 $25,580
Total Invoice $40,603 $41,843 $25,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,123
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$43,785$44,960$25,580
Adjustments for Features-5,745-5,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$39,640$25,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$40,603$41,843$25,153
Adjustments for Features-5,327-4,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,276$36,892$25,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,616$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerDart
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start$150 $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,520$10,095$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,745$5,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,327-4,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerDart
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.4 in
Length197.1 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,187 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.3 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

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