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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: $47,160

Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,106

Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack   
Difference: $387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/T Scat PackLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $42,090 $45,950
Base Invoice $36,716 $40,196 $43,883
Driver Convenience Group 795    
Leather Interior Group 1,695    
Uconnect 8.4N 795    
Technology Group 1,195    
Appearance Group 1,395    
Sunroof 1,195    
Package 301A   2,240  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 401A     3,875
Driver Convenience Group 708    
Leather Interior Group 1,509    
Uconnect 8.4N 708    
Technology Group 1,064    
Appearance Group 1,242    
Sunroof 1,064    
Package 301A   2,127  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Package 401A     3,681
Options (change) 7,070 4,530 5,570
Options (change) 6,295 4,302 5,291
Destination 1,095 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $47,160 $47,615 $52,515
Total Invoice $45,106 $45,493 $50,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,034
Model Year201720182018
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/T Scat PackLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine485hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,160$47,615$52,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,720-8,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,160$40,895$43,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,910
Total Invoice$45,106$45,493$50,169
Adjustments for Features0-6,421-8,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,106$39,072$41,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,776

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720182018
ModelChallengerExplorerExplorer
TrimR/T Scat PackLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)$0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$12,120$14,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,720$8,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,421-8,321

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,895 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 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
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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Black grille (optional)0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested147552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested191553%
Total Not Requested172547%

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