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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: $28,380

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $15,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,033

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $14,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelAvengerExplorer
TrimR/TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $40,780
Base Invoice $24,800 $38,027
Sun / Sound Group 1,340  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 100
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sun / Sound Group 1,193  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 89
Navigation system   694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 1,390 2,490
Options (change) 1,238 2,175
Destination 995 895
Total Price $28,380 $44,165
Total Invoice $27,033 $41,097

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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: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,955
Model Year20122013
ModelAvengerExplorer
TrimR/TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,380$44,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,380$37,600
Total Invoice$27,033$41,097
Adjustments for Features0-6,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,033$34,988

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelAvengerExplorer
TrimR/TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,530$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,109

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelAvengerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in112.6 in
Length192.6 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested1725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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