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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,870

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $6,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,381

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $5,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,220
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,328
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850 775
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Premium Convenience Group     1,235
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav     1,200
AWD     2,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,195
Rear spoiler     0
Leather seating surfaces     525
Floor mats     30
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723 713
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Premium Convenience Group     1,136
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav     1,104
AWD     1,800
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,099
Rear spoiler     0
Leather seating surfaces     483
Floor mats     28
Options (change) 7,950 6,250 6,960
Options (change) 6,807 5,362 6,363
Destination 645 645 690
Total Price $38,795 $39,410 $31,870
Total Invoice $34,970 $35,585 $29,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Avenger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,124
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8235hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$38,795$39,410$31,870
Adjustments for Features00-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,795$39,410$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,970$35,585$29,381
Adjustments for Features00-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,970$35,585$28,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,375$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-535

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerAvenger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.9 in
Length193.4 in190.9 in
Width73.7 in71.8 in
Height72.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Remote start150No
Compass0Yes
Interior air filter0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested53060%
Total Not Requested35040%
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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