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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: $38,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,058

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/T Scat PackEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $36,716 $29,319 $32,901
Leather Interior Group 1,695    
Uconnect 8.4N 795    
Sunroof 1,195 850 850
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Bright-finished fuel door   115  
Leather Interior Group 1,509    
Uconnect 8.4N 708    
Sunroof 1,064 723 723
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Bright-finished fuel door   99  
Options (change) 3,685 5,790 2,845
Options (change) 3,281 4,924 2,419
Destination 1,095 815 815
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $43,775 $38,220 $39,210
Total Invoice $42,092 $35,058 $36,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,561
Model Year201720092009
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)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$43,775$38,220$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,775$38,130$37,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0
Total Invoice$42,092$35,058$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-83-1,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,092$34,975$34,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$444$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Performance meter$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,305$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-83-1,604

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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 surfaces0No
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 audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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