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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: $29,440

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,985

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelEscapeChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,455 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $21,789 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Leather Comfort Group 745      
Sun and SYNC Package 745      
Navigation system 2,695      
Engine-block heater 35 95 95 95
Remote start 345      
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  
Leather Comfort Group 633      
Sun and SYNC Package 633      
Navigation system 2,291      
Engine-block heater 30 85 85 85
Remote start 293      
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) 5,260 5,845 5,890 1,880
Options (change) 4,471 5,204 5,243 1,674
Destination 725 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $29,440 $31,960 $36,655 $47,750
Total Invoice $26,985 $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: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,218
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelEscapeChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine171hp I4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionA6T5M6M6
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$29,440$31,960$36,655$47,750
Adjustments for Features-310-6000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$31,360$36,655$46,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,295$15,290
Total Invoice$26,985$30,491$34,813$46,121
Adjustments for Features-284-5720-1,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,701$29,919$34,813$45,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,894$15,140

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelEscapeChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
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
911 assist$25   
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 
Vehicle health reports$0   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$3,690$3,980$3,380$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$600$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-284-5720-1,062

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,255 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

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

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 subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested151565%
Total Not Requested82535%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
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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