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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: $34,870

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $11,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,876

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201720172017
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392LimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,995 $36,890 $37,995 $45,695 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $29,426 $33,876 $35,563 $36,566 $44,692 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Driver Convenience Group 795 795 495 795        
Uconnect 8.4N 695 695 695 695 695      
Technology Group 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195      
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195      
Leather Interior Group       1,500        
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.           650    
Adaptive cruise control           1,150 1,150  
Polished alloy wheels           595    
Panoramic sunroof           1,595 1,595  
Package 401A             2,965  
Driver Convenience Group 708 708 441 708        
Uconnect 8.4N 619 619 619 619 619      
Technology Group 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064      
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064      
Leather Interior Group       1,335        
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.           619    
Adaptive cruise control           1,094 1,094  
Polished alloy wheels           565    
Panoramic sunroof           1,515 1,515  
Package 401A             2,817  
Options (change) 3,880 3,880 3,580 5,380 3,085 3,990 5,710 0
Options (change) 3,455 3,455 3,188 4,790 2,747 3,793 5,426 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 945 945 945
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $34,870 $39,870 $41,465 $45,370 $50,775 $46,610 $52,010 $54,180
Total Invoice $33,876 $38,326 $39,746 $43,351 $49,434 $44,538 $49,686 $51,784

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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: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,691
Model Year20152015201520152015201720172017
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392LimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8M6M6M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,870$39,870$41,465$45,370$50,775$46,610$52,010$54,180
Adjustments for Features-1,07500-850-1,450-6,295-8,785-12,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,795$39,870$41,465$44,520$49,325$40,315$43,225$42,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$7,670$10,725$15,530$0$2,910$1,830
Total Invoice$33,876$38,326$39,746$43,351$49,434$44,538$49,686$51,784
Adjustments for Features-1,04400-812-1,412-6,015-8,392-11,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,832$38,326$39,746$42,539$48,022$38,523$41,294$40,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,494$6,914$9,707$15,190$0$2,771$1,758

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152015201720172017
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392LimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300       
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD     $0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100$100
Active noise reduction       $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50$50
Power liftgate     $350$350$350
Power rear side windows     $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125$125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system       $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0   
Curve control     $50$50$50
Hill descent control      $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based       $200
Lane departure warning       $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0$0
Rollover sensor     $50$50$50
Safety key     $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Terrain selector      $200$200
Trailer sway control     $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera     $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch      $250$250
Roof rails     $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit     $400$400$400
Rear wiper     $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0 
Black grille (optional)      $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100$100   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100   
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front      $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100$100
CD player     $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player     $50$50$50
Satellite radio     $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250   
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750$750
Performance meter   $150$150   
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100   
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Heated second row seats     $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather door panel trim       $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat       $100
Massage, passenger seat       $100
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0   
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Wood trim       $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels      $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,475$5,400$5,400$6,250$6,850$11,695$14,185$17,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$0$850$1,450$6,295$8,785$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,04400-812-1,412-6,015-8,392-11,503

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelChallengerExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length197.9 in198.3 in
Width75.7 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 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 SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Body color grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT 392

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested96544%
Total Not Requested125056%

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