Dodge Challenger Dodge Challenger 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,966

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,905

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,320 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $34,803 $29,479 $34,952
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890    
Sunroof 950    
Package 202A   3,075  
Navigation system   795  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819    
Sunroof 874    
Package 202A   2,614  
Navigation system   676  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 1,840 6,660 4,440
Options (change) 1,693 5,662 3,775
Destination 675 825 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,535 $39,005 $42,800
Total Invoice $38,871 $35,966 $39,552

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Dodge Challenger dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,708
Model Year200820112011
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine425hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,535$39,005$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$35,965$36,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$38,871$35,966$39,552
Adjustments for Features0-2,803-5,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,871$33,163$34,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$978

Return to top

Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,565$7,605$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,803-5,411

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelChallengerExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length197.7 in197.1 in
Width75.7 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 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
16.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.280.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested162550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Dodge models.