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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: $38,985

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,051

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $3,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,220 $39,970 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $28,170 $37,047 $32,489 $40,196
Electronics Convenience Group 1,445      
uconnect gps 1,390 1,240    
R/T Classic Package 3,460      
Xenon HID headlights 695      
Temporary spare tire 100      
Sunroof 950 950    
Cold Weather Package     650  
Package 201A     2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle     935  
Polished alloy wheels     1,295 595
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695
Electronics Convenience Group 1,286      
uconnect gps 1,237 1,104    
R/T Classic Package 3,079      
Xenon HID headlights 619      
Temporary spare tire 89      
Sunroof 846 846    
Cold Weather Package     619  
Package 201A     2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle     888  
Polished alloy wheels     1,230 565
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610
Options (change) 8,040 2,190 6,905 2,290
Options (change) 7,156 1,950 6,560 2,175
Destination 725 725 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $38,985 $44,585 $41,920 $45,375
Total Invoice $36,051 $41,422 $40,044 $43,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $478
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8425hp V8290hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,985$44,585$41,920$45,375
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,680-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,985$44,285$37,240$37,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,300$0$190
Total Invoice$36,051$41,422$40,044$43,366
Adjustments for Features0-279-4,471-7,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,051$41,143$35,573$35,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,092$0$200

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
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$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$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $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$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,040$5,340$9,720$12,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,680$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-4,471-7,593

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,720 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 R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132593%
Total Not Requested1007%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
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 Requested135063%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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