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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: $35,270

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,142

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,995 $36,890 $37,995 $49,195 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,336 $34,036 $35,723 $36,626 $48,007 $35,268
Driver Convenience Group 1,095 1,095 795 1,095    
Uconnect 8.4N 795 795 795 795    
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       1,695    
Package 302A / 303A           4,500
Panoramic sunroof           1,595
Polished alloy wheels           595
Driver Convenience Group 975 975 708 975    
Uconnect 8.4N 708 708 708 708    
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       1,509    
Package 302A / 303A           3,825
Panoramic sunroof           1,356
Polished alloy wheels           506
Options (change) 4,280 4,280 3,980 5,975 2,390 6,690
Options (change) 3,811 3,811 3,544 5,320 2,128 5,687
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $35,270 $40,270 $41,865 $45,965 $53,580 $45,370
Total Invoice $34,142 $38,842 $40,262 $43,941 $52,130 $41,780

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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: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,633
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,270$40,270$41,865$45,965$53,580$45,370
Adjustments for Features-1,07500-850-1,700-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$40,270$41,865$45,115$51,880$39,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$7,670$10,920$17,685$0
Total Invoice$34,142$38,842$40,262$43,941$52,130$41,780
Adjustments for Features-1,04100-813-1,654-5,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,101$38,842$40,262$43,128$50,476$36,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,741$7,161$10,027$17,375$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power liftgate     $350
Power rear side windows     $200
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Curve control     $50
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
CD player     $125
MP3-compatible player     $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Performance meter   $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$4,690$4,690$5,540$6,390$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$0$850$1,700$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,04100-813-1,654-5,046

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelChallengerExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in
Length197.9 in197.1 in
Width75.7 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.280.7 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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%
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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested252560%
Total Not Requested165040%

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