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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: $31,620

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $3,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,188

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $2,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,292 $28,575 $42,452 $26,790 $29,361
SXT Plus Package 2,000        
Electronics Convenience Group 695        
Media Center 430N 545 545 545    
Sound Group II 1,195 1,195      
Temporary spare tire 75 75      
Sunroof 995 995 995 850 850
R/T Classic Package   4,000      
Rear spoiler   150      
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,450  
235/65R18       695  
Bright-finished fuel door       110 110
Satellite radio       195 195
Remote start       385 385
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
SXT Plus Package 1,780        
Electronics Convenience Group 619        
Media Center 430N 485 480 485    
Sound Group II 1,064 1,063      
Temporary spare tire 67 67      
Sunroof 886 886 886 723 723
R/T Classic Package   3,560      
Rear spoiler   134      
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,232  
235/65R18       591  
Bright-finished fuel door       73 73
Satellite radio       166 166
Remote start       326 326
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,505 6,960 1,540 6,030 3,885
Options (change) 4,901 6,190 1,371 5,105 3,282
Destination 995 995 995 735 735
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $31,620 $37,725 $47,410 $35,135 $35,735
Total Invoice $30,188 $35,760 $45,818 $32,630 $33,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $918
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8368, 8276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,620$37,725$47,410$35,135$35,735
Adjustments for Features-1500-800-1,795-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,470$37,725$46,610$33,340$33,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,255$15,140$0$350
Total Invoice$30,188$35,760$45,818$32,630$33,378
Adjustments for Features-1430-773-1,667-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,045$35,760$45,045$30,963$31,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,715$15,000$0$505

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter  $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,830$2,680$3,480$4,475$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$800$1,795$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-773-1,667-1,910

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122007
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 SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested159068%
Total Not Requested75032%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested177557%
Total Not Requested135043%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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