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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: $35,965

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,877

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $6,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182011
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $30,295 $33,995 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $37,535
Base Invoice $29,708 $33,336 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $34,952
Driver Convenience Group 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Uconnect 8.4N 795 795 795 795 795 795 795    
Technology Group 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195  
Temporary spare tire 295 295 295 295 295        
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195  
Performance Handling Group         995        
Leather Interior Group           1,695 1,695    
Package 302A                 4,305
Panoramic sunroof                 1,595
Polished alloy wheels                 595
Driver Convenience Group 975 975 975 975 975 975 975    
Uconnect 8.4N 708 708 708 708 708 708 708    
Technology Group 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064  
Temporary spare tire 263 263 263 263 263        
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064  
Performance Handling Group         886        
Leather Interior Group           1,509 1,509    
Package 302A                 3,659
Panoramic sunroof                 1,356
Polished alloy wheels                 506
Options (change) 4,575 4,575 4,575 4,575 5,570 5,975 5,975 2,390 6,495
Options (change) 4,074 4,074 4,074 4,074 4,960 5,320 5,320 2,128 5,521
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $35,965 $39,665 $42,665 $44,660 $47,660 $47,065 $52,065 $53,980 $44,855
Total Invoice $34,877 $38,505 $41,175 $42,951 $45,621 $45,061 $49,511 $52,599 $41,298

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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: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,751
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182011
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,965$39,665$42,665$44,660$47,660$47,065$52,065$53,980$44,855
Adjustments for Features-825-2,62500-150-600-500-1,450-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,140$37,040$42,665$44,660$47,510$46,465$51,565$52,530$40,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,525$9,520$12,370$11,325$16,425$17,390$0
Total Invoice$34,877$38,505$41,175$42,951$45,621$45,061$49,511$52,599$41,298
Adjustments for Features-800-2,54800-144-574-475-1,413-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,077$35,957$41,175$42,951$45,477$44,487$49,036$51,186$36,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$7,098$8,874$11,400$10,410$14,959$17,109$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182011
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerExplorer
TrimSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300       
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700       
FWD        $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet        $100
Adaptive cruise control        $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$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$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$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$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist        $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Curve control        $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$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$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows        $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150   $150
Trailer sway control        $25
Vehicle health reports        $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net        $40
Roof rails        $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$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$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250$250$250$250 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)       $0 
Black hood    $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)        $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100 $100 $100 
Deep-tinted rear windows        $275
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0 
Panoramic sunroof        $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings        $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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$250$250$250 
SD Card slot        $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound       $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability        $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Performance meter    $150$150$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$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$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$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$0$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats        $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  $350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  $0$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100    
Total Value of Features$6,290$8,090$5,465$5,465$5,615$6,065$5,965$6,915$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$2,625$0$0$150$600$500$1,450$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-800-2,54800-144-574-475-1,413-4,470

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,866 lb.4,579 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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 GT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 T/A Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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%
Performance Handling Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
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 T/A 392

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
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
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 alert200Yes
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 Requested252564%
Total Not Requested145036%

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