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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: $26,675

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $16,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,149

Dodge Dart Limited   
Difference: $14,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerDart
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $23,795
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $23,440
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595     395
Technology Group         1,095
Temporary spare tire         395
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565     359
Technology Group         996
Temporary spare tire         359
Options (change) 8,025 2,290 1,695 0 1,885
Options (change) 7,623 2,175 1,610 0 1,714
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $43,040 $45,375 $48,640 $54,935 $26,675
Total Invoice $41,107 $43,366 $46,488 $52,507 $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: $13,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,784
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerDart
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$43,040$45,375$48,640$54,935$26,675
Adjustments for Features-3,320-5,685-7,110-12,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$39,690$41,530$42,110$26,675
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$1,840$2,420$0
Total Invoice$41,107$43,366$46,488$52,507$26,149
Adjustments for Features-3,171-5,433-6,795-12,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,936$37,933$39,693$40,249$26,149
Cost Above Minimum$3$0$1,760$2,316$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerDart
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Text dictation    $50
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,145$11,510$12,935$18,650$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$5,685$7,110$12,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,171-5,433-6,795-12,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Dart

Model Year20182016
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 XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested132537%

Option Package Details
Dodge Dart Limited

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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