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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: $32,330

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,790

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $2,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,220 $30,270 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,021 $28,966 $27,518 $29,578
Electronics Convenience Group 750      
Media Center 730N 1,095      
Temporary spare tire 75 75    
Sunroof 1,195 1,095 850 850
R/T Plus Package   2,000    
Media Center 430N   1,095    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Electronics Convenience Group 668      
Media Center 730N 975      
Temporary spare tire 67 67    
Sunroof 1,064 975 723 723
R/T Plus Package   1,780    
Media Center 430N   975    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,115 4,265 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 2,774 3,797 4,855 3,410
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $32,330 $35,530 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $30,790 $33,758 $33,018 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6375hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,330$35,530$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,320-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,355$35,530$34,235$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0$615
Total Invoice$30,790$33,758$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-9290-2,096-2,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,861$33,758$30,922$31,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,897$0$612

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
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  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop$100$100  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,205$2,230$4,550$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,320$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-9290-2,096-2,099

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
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 Plus

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested17541%
Total Not Requested25059%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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