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Dodge Viper vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Viper vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,710

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $56,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,924

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $52,438

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelViperExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT10XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,505 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $83,139 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,790 795  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Package 205A   2,800  
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Navigation system 1,593 676  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Package 205A   2,380  
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 1,790 4,790 2,845
Options (change) 1,593 4,072 2,419
Destination 930 825 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $93,925 $37,710 $41,525
Total Invoice $87,362 $34,924 $38,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Viper vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,921
Model Year200920122012
ModelViperExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT10XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine600hp V10290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)310, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$93,925$37,710$41,525
Adjustments for Features0-8,080-10,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,925$29,630$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$87,362$34,924$38,512
Adjustments for Features0-7,483-10,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,362$27,441$28,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$967

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Features Comparison: Dodge Viper vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelViperExplorerExplorer
TrimSRT10XLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$1,575$9,655$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,080$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,483-10,104

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Viper vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelViperExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.8 in112.6 in
Length175.6 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height48.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
6.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested212570%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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