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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: $30,365

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $29,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,220 $54,740 $58,250
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav 925    
Premium Convenience Group 1,235    
Safety/Security and Convenience Group 740    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,195    
Sunroof 775    
Leather seating surfaces 525    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Rear spoiler 0    
Floor mats 30    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav 851    
Premium Convenience Group 1,136    
Safety/Security and Convenience Group 681    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,099    
Sunroof 713    
Leather seating surfaces 483    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 86 86
Rear spoiler 0    
Floor mats 28    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,455 3,780 2,085
Options (change) 5,019 3,591 1,981
Destination 690 1,245 1,245
Total Price $30,365 $59,765 $61,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Avenger R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,641
Model Year200820202020
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$30,365$59,765$61,580
Adjustments for Features0-10,130-15,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,365$49,635$45,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820202020
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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 app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Forward collision warning  $200
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  
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 organizer$100  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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$50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,230$15,360$21,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,130$15,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-830

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082020
ModelAvengerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in119.1 in
Length190.9 in198.8 in
Width71.8 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,356 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.447.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.487.8 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 opener100No
Remote start150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested60569%
Total Not Requested27531%
Safety/Security and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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