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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: $31,865

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,406

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $5,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $24,292 $28,575 $42,452 $31,044 $33,774
Electronics Convenience Group 695        
SXT Plus Package 2,000        
Media Center 730N 790 790 790    
Sound Group II 1,195 1,195      
Temporary spare tire 75 75      
Sunroof 995 740 995    
R/T Plus Package   2,000      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   995      
Navigation system       1,995  
Convenience Package       1,995  
Remote start       385 385
Bright-finished fuel door       115  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Electronics Convenience Group 619        
SXT Plus Package 1,780        
Media Center 730N 703 703 703    
Sound Group II 1,064 1,063      
Temporary spare tire 67 67      
Sunroof 886 659 886    
R/T Plus Package   1,780      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   886      
Navigation system       1,696  
Convenience Package       1,696  
Remote start       327 327
Bright-finished fuel door       99  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 5,750 5,795 1,785 4,490 3,230
Options (change) 5,119 5,158 1,589 3,818 2,745
Destination 995 995 995 815 815
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $31,865 $36,560 $47,655 $38,585 $40,325
Total Invoice $30,406 $34,728 $46,036 $35,677 $37,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,742
Model Year20122012201220102010
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, 8276, 6276, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,865$36,560$47,655$38,585$40,325
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,100-3,355-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,265$36,560$46,555$35,230$35,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,295$15,290$0$740
Total Invoice$30,406$34,728$46,036$35,677$37,334
Adjustments for Features-5730-1,063-3,102-4,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,833$34,728$44,973$32,575$33,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,895$15,140$0$727

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220102010
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 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Performance meter  $150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  $600
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,265$2,665$3,765$6,020$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,100$3,355$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730-1,063-3,102-4,032

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
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

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested174074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested152%
Total Not Requested60098%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested152%
Total Not Requested60098%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122544%
Total Not Requested155056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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