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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: $27,520

Dodge Avenger SXT   
Difference: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,157

Dodge Avenger SXT   
Difference: $7,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelAvengerAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,795 $25,795 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,841 $24,586 $27,518 $29,578
Sun / Sound Group 1,840 1,540    
283hp 3.6-liter V6 800      
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Heated front seats 295      
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Sun / Sound Group 1,638 1,371    
283hp 3.6-liter V6 712      
Leather seating surfaces 708      
Heated front seats 263      
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,730 1,540 6,655 4,955
Options (change) 3,321 1,371 5,706 4,261
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $27,520 $28,330 $37,500 $38,115
Total Invoice $26,157 $26,952 $33,869 $34,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Avenger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,942
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelAvengerAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$27,520$28,330$37,500$38,115
Adjustments for Features0-540-1,960-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,520$27,790$35,540$36,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0$615
Total Invoice$26,157$26,952$33,869$34,484
Adjustments for Features0-514-1,770-1,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,157$26,438$32,099$32,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$281$0$612

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelAvengerAvengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,380$4,800$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$1,960$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-514-1,770-1,773

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
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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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger SXT

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested165091%
Total Not Requested1659%
283hp 3.6-liter V6
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Oil cooler0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6400
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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