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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: $38,520

Dodge Magnum R/T   
Difference: $11,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,546

Dodge Magnum R/T   
Difference: $12,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMagnumMagnum
TrimSportPlatinumR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $30,855 $37,320
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $28,440 $34,693
Cargo cover 130 130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Protection Group     590  
Convenience Group II     1,005  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360  
Electronics Convenience Group     630  
Cargo Convenience Group     410  
Sunroof     950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,150 1,150
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Navigation system     1,495  
SRT Option Group III       2,065
SRT Option Group I       750
Side curtain airbags       390
Cargo cover 124 124    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
Protection Group     543  
Convenience Group II     925  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331  
Electronics Convenience Group     580  
Cargo Convenience Group     377  
Sunroof     874 874
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,058 1,058
CD changer, in-dash     368  
Navigation system     1,375  
SRT Option Group III       1,900
SRT Option Group I       690
Side curtain airbags       359
Options (change) 3,950 2,355 6,990 5,305
Options (change) 3,753 2,238 6,431 4,881
Destination 945 945 675 675
Total Price $50,250 $56,535 $38,520 $43,300
Total Invoice $48,013 $54,022 $35,546 $40,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Magnum R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,789
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMagnumMagnum
TrimSportPlatinumR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6365hp V6340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$50,250$56,535$38,520$43,300
Adjustments for Features-9,420-14,735-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,830$41,800$38,170$43,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0$5,130
Total Invoice$48,013$54,022$35,546$40,249
Adjustments for Features-9,001-14,080-3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,012$39,942$35,223$40,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$5,026

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMagnumMagnum
TrimSportPlatinumR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0$0 $0
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar 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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,470$19,785$5,400$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,420$14,735$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,001-14,080-3230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Magnum

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerMagnum
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in120.0 in
Length198.3 in197.7 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.2 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cassette player50No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
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 filter0Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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