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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,060

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,754

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscapeChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,685 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $20,229 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Convenience Package 295      
Leather Comfort Group 695      
Sun and Satellite Package 545      
Navigation system 2,695      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Engine-block heater 35 95 95 95
Remote start 425      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695   995  
SXT Plus Package   2,000    
Media Center 730N   790 790 790
Sound Group II   1,195 1,195  
Electronics Convenience Group   695    
Temporary spare tire   75 75  
Sunroof   995 740 995
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Convenience Package 251      
Leather Comfort Group 591      
Sun and Satellite Package 464      
Navigation system 2,291      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
Engine-block heater 30 85 85 85
Remote start 361      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591   886  
SXT Plus Package   1,780    
Media Center 730N   703 703 703
Sound Group II   1,064 1,063  
Electronics Convenience Group   619    
Temporary spare tire   67 67  
Sunroof   886 659 886
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Options (change) 5,680 5,845 5,890 1,880
Options (change) 4,830 5,204 5,243 1,674
Destination 695 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $28,060 $31,960 $36,655 $47,750
Total Invoice $25,754 $30,491 $34,813 $46,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,912
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscapeChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp I4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionA4T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7368, 8368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$28,060$31,960$36,655$47,750
Adjustments for Features0-865-265-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,060$31,095$36,390$46,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,295$15,290
Total Invoice$25,754$30,491$34,813$46,121
Adjustments for Features0-825-252-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,754$29,666$34,561$44,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,895$15,137

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscapeChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,105$3,505$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$265$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-252-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeChallenger
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in116.0 in
Length174.7 in197.7 in
Width71.1 in75.7 in
Height67.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested151565%
Total Not Requested82535%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested20047%
Total Not Requested22553%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
3.92 axle ratioNo
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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