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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: $28,060

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $9,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,600

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $7,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,730 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $20,886 $27,518 $29,578
Stability control 425    
Premium Convenience Group 965    
Media Center 730N 1,200    
Quick Order Package L 2,205    
Sunroof 795 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Stability control 378    
Premium Convenience Group 859    
Media Center 730N 1,067    
Quick Order Package L 1,962    
Sunroof 708 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,590 6,655 4,955
Options (change) 4,974 5,706 4,261
Destination 740 645 645
Total Price $28,060 $37,500 $38,115
Total Invoice $26,600 $33,869 $34,484

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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: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,032
Model Year201020062006
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,060$37,500$38,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,060$36,130$36,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$26,600$33,869$34,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,237-1,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,600$32,632$33,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,080$4,450$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,237-1,239

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
ModelAvengerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in113.7 in
Length190.9 in193.4 in
Width71.8 in73.7 in
Height58.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Quick Order Package L
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
235 hp@6400
232 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
215/55R18 tires400No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested92548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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