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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,520

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,652

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMagnumMagnum
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,855 $37,320
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,440 $34,693
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
255/50R20 1,325      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,495  
Audiophile Package 510      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875 375    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Protection Group     590  
Convenience Group II     1,005  
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360  
Electronics Convenience Group     630  
Cargo Convenience Group     410  
Sunroof     950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,150 1,150
SRT Option Group III       2,065
SRT Option Group I       750
Side curtain airbags       390
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
255/50R20 1,127      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,375  
Audiophile Package 433      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744 319    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Protection Group     543  
Convenience Group II     925  
CD changer, in-dash     368  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331  
Electronics Convenience Group     580  
Cargo Convenience Group     377  
Sunroof     874 874
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,058 1,058
SRT Option Group III       1,900
SRT Option Group I       690
Side curtain airbags       359
Options (change) 7,965 4,340 6,990 5,305
Options (change) 6,771 3,689 6,431 4,881
Destination 785 785 675 675
Total Price $37,995 $37,520 $38,520 $43,300
Total Invoice $34,829 $34,652 $35,546 $40,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,474
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMagnumMagnum
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,995$37,520$38,520$43,300
Adjustments for Features-1,810-2,060-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,185$35,460$38,170$43,300
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0$5,130
Total Invoice$34,829$34,652$35,546$40,249
Adjustments for Features-1,659-1,903-3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,170$32,749$35,223$40,249
Cost Above Minimum$421$0$0$5,026

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMagnumMagnum
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,950$3,240$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$2,060$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,659-1,903-3230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerMagnum
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in120.0 in
Length193.4 in197.7 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.2 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.6 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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