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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: $39,165

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,993

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $5,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,770 $43,945 $41,675
Base Invoice $28,521 $42,462 $39,800
Media Center 730N 790 790  
Sound Group II 1,295    
Sunroof 1,095 1,095  
Polished alloy wheels 995   595
R/T Classic Package 4,000    
Rear spoiler 150    
Temporary spare tire 75    
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Media Center 730N 703 703  
Sound Group II 1,152    
Sunroof 975 975  
Polished alloy wheels 886   565
R/T Classic Package 3,560    
Rear spoiler 134    
Temporary spare tire 67    
Panoramic sunroof     1,515
Options (change) 8,400 1,885 2,190
Options (change) 7,477 1,678 2,080
Destination 995 995 945
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $39,165 $47,825 $44,810
Total Invoice $36,993 $46,135 $42,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,866
Model Year201320132017
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine375hp V8470hp V8280hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,165$47,825$44,810
Adjustments for Features0-825-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,165$47,000$36,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,835$0
Total Invoice$36,993$46,135$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-796-7,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,993$45,339$35,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,346$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132017
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimR/TSRT8 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,165$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-796-7,698

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested25041%
Total Not Requested36559%
R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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%

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