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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: $37,460

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $14,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelChallengerExplorer
TrimR/TST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $30,220 $49,000
uconnect gps 1,390  
Quick Order Package J 1,935  
Electronics Convenience Group 1,445  
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 950  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
uconnect gps 1,237  
Quick Order Package J 1,722  
Electronics Convenience Group 1,286  
Xenon HID headlights 619  
Temporary spare tire 89  
Sunroof 846  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 6,515 1,695
Options (change) 5,799 1,610
Destination 725 1,245
Total Price $37,460 $51,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Challenger R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,376
Model Year20092021
ModelChallengerExplorer
TrimR/TST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT5T10
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$37,460$51,940
Adjustments for Features0-9,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,460$42,170

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelChallengerExplorer
TrimR/TST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,690$13,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-537

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelChallengerExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in119.1 in
Length197.7 in198.8 in
Width75.7 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,041 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.287.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

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%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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