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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: $26,270

Dodge Dart GT   
Difference: $19,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,708

Dodge Dart GT   
Difference: $17,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerDartDart
TrimLimitedPlatinumGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $21,995 $23,795
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $21,730 $23,440
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Polished alloy wheels 595     395
Technology Group     1,095 1,095
Uconnect Touch 8.4N     595  
Sun/Sound Group     1,195  
Temporary spare tire     395 395
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Polished alloy wheels 565     359
Technology Group     996 996
Uconnect Touch 8.4N     541  
Sun/Sound Group     1,087  
Temporary spare tire     359 359
Options (change) 2,840 0 3,280 1,885
Options (change) 2,699 0 2,983 1,714
Destination 945 945 995 995
Total Price $45,460 $54,180 $26,270 $26,675
Total Invoice $43,444 $51,784 $25,708 $26,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,263
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerDartDart
TrimLimitedPlatinumGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$45,460$54,180$26,270$26,675
Adjustments for Features-7,210-13,6000-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,250$40,580$26,270$25,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$470$0
Total Invoice$43,444$51,784$25,708$26,149
Adjustments for Features-6,890-12,9990-858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,554$38,785$25,708$25,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,231$417$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year2017201720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerDartDart
TrimLimitedPlatinumGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Text dictation  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,710$18,100$4,500$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,210$13,600$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,890-12,9990-858

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerDart
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.4 in
Length198.3 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,187 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Dodge Dart GT

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun/Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Dodge Dart Limited

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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