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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: $28,030

Dodge Avenger Lux   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,637

Dodge Avenger Lux   
Difference: $6,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,740 $27,273 $30,178
Media Center 730N 895    
Sunroof 845    
3.6L V6 1,795    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Media Center 730N 797    
Sunroof 752    
3.6L V6 1,598    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 3,535 6,050 4,250
Options (change) 3,147 5,220 3,690
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $28,030 $36,080 $37,430
Total Invoice $26,637 $33,278 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Avenger Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,787
Model Year201120082008
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,030$36,080$37,430
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$34,070$34,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$26,637$33,278$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,854-2,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,637$31,424$32,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxEddie 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 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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice recorder$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,005$5,015$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,854-2,324

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelAvengerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in113.7 in
Length192.6 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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		13.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.583.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger Lux

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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