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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,175

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $15,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,665

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $14,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimPlatinumSXTR/TDaytonaSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $28,995 $35,495 $38,995 $51,145
Base Invoice $51,512 $28,561 $34,404 $37,519 $49,834
Cargo mat 100        
Plus Leather Group   3,000      
Plus Group   1,500      
Navigation and Travel Group   995   995  
Sun & Sound Group   1,995      
Technology Group   1,595   1,495 1,595
Premium Group     5,995    
Sunroof     1,295 1,295 1,295
Driver Confidence Group       750  
Temporary spare tire       595  
Cargo mat 95        
Plus Leather Group   2,670      
Plus Group   1,257      
Navigation and Travel Group   886   886  
Sun & Sound Group   1,776      
Technology Group   1,420   1,331 1,420
Premium Group     5,336    
Sunroof     1,153 1,153 1,153
Driver Confidence Group       668  
Temporary spare tire       530  
Options (change) 100 9,085 7,290 5,130 2,890
Options (change) 95 8,009 6,489 4,568 2,573
Destination 995 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $55,035 $39,175 $43,880 $45,220 $56,130
Total Invoice $52,602 $37,665 $41,988 $43,182 $54,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,871
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimPlatinumSXTR/TDaytonaSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20
Total Price$55,035$39,175$43,880$45,220$56,130
Adjustments for Features-9,4850-750-1,075-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,550$39,175$43,130$44,145$54,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,955$4,970$14,840
Total Invoice$52,602$37,665$41,988$43,182$54,502
Adjustments for Features-9,0660-718-1,027-2,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,536$37,665$41,270$42,155$52,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,605$4,490$14,783

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimPlatinumSXTR/TDaytonaSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate$350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote climate control$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Curve control$50    
Hill descent control$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200    
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Hood scoop   $100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
CD player$125    
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,150$5,665$6,415$6,740$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,485$0$750$1,075$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0660-718-1,027-2,054

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerCharger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length198.3 in198.4 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.1 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested327586%
Total Not Requested55014%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107553%
Total Not Requested95047%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested520079%
Total Not Requested140021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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