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Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,450

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $14,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,915

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $14,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,220 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,328 $32,255 $39,800
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav 1,200    
Premium Convenience Group 1,235    
AWD 2,000 2,150 2,150
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,195    
Sunroof 775    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 550    
Leather seating surfaces 525    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Floor mats 30    
Rear spoiler 0    
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
Package 202A   3,880  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
3.5L V6     0
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav 1,104    
Premium Convenience Group 1,136    
AWD 1,800 2,053 2,054
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,099    
Sunroof 713    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 506    
Leather seating surfaces 483    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 86 86
Floor mats 28    
Rear spoiler 0    
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
Package 202A   3,686  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 7,540 12,000 6,425
Options (change) 6,897 11,410 6,115
Destination 690 945 945
Total Price $32,450 $46,720 $49,045
Total Invoice $29,915 $44,610 $46,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Avenger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,426
Model Year200820172017
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,450$46,720$49,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,565-8,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,450$40,155$40,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220
Total Invoice$29,915$44,610$46,860
Adjustments for Features0-6,269-8,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,915$38,341$38,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820172017
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$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
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,855$13,420$15,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,565$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,269-8,284

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelAvengerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in112.6 in
Length190.9 in198.3 in
Width71.8 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

MyGiG Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Total Requested70580%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested177553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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