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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: $36,800

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,226

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/T Scat PackEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,716 $27,518 $29,578
Leather Interior Group 1,695    
Uconnect 8.4N 795    
Sunroof 1,195 850 850
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Luxury Package   1,700  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Leather Interior Group 1,509    
Uconnect 8.4N 708    
Sunroof 1,064 723 723
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Luxury Package   1,445  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,685 5,955 3,660
Options (change) 3,281 5,063 3,112
Destination 1,095 645 645
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $43,775 $36,800 $36,820
Total Invoice $42,092 $33,226 $33,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,106
Model Year201720062006
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/T Scat PackEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine485hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$43,775$36,800$36,820
Adjustments for Features-79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,985$36,800$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$42,092$33,226$33,335
Adjustments for Features-76000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,332$33,226$33,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/T Scat PackEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Performance meter$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,790$4,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-76000

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
ModelChallengerExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length197.9 in193.4 in
Width75.7 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 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 R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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