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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: $36,895

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,307

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,220 $39,970 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,170 $37,047 $27,518 $29,578
R/T Classic Package 3,460      
Electronics Convenience Group 1,445      
uconnect gps 1,390 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950 850 850
Temporary spare tire 100      
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
R/T Classic Package 3,079      
Electronics Convenience Group 1,286      
uconnect gps 1,237 1,104    
Sunroof 846 846 723 723
Temporary spare tire 89      
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,345 2,190 6,050 3,755
Options (change) 6,537 1,950 5,144 3,193
Destination 725 725 645 645
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $38,290 $44,585 $36,895 $36,915
Total Invoice $35,432 $41,422 $33,307 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,488
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8425hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$38,290$44,585$36,895$36,915
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,510-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,290$43,635$35,385$35,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,345$0$20
Total Invoice$35,432$41,422$33,307$33,416
Adjustments for Features0-883-1,363-1,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,432$40,539$31,944$32,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,107$0$105

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
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  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,790$4,350$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,510$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-1,363-1,367

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelChallengerExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length197.7 in193.4 in
Width75.7 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 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
16.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45ZR20 tires200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested57540%
Total Not Requested85060%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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, front200No
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 Requested35020%
Total Not Requested137580%

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%

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