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Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,535

Dodge Challenger SRT8   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,871

Dodge Challenger SRT8   
Difference: $3,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,320 $41,300 $43,500
Base Invoice $34,803 $39,442 $41,543
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890    
Sunroof 950    
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system     795
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819    
Sunroof 874    
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 1,840 2,190 2,390
Options (change) 1,693 2,080 2,270
Destination 675 945 945
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,535 $44,435 $46,835
Total Invoice $38,871 $42,467 $44,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,672
Model Year200820162016
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine425hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,535$44,435$46,835
Adjustments for Features0-7,605-8,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$36,830$38,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$38,871$42,467$44,758
Adjustments for Features0-7,268-7,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,871$35,199$36,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,656

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT8LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
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  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
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$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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,915$12,520$13,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,605$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,268-7,903

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelChallengerExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length197.7 in198.3 in
Width75.7 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.281.7 ft3

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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 Sport

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

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