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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: $28,330

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,988

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $4,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $25,995
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $24,800
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Remote start 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sun / Sound Group     1,340
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Remote start 326 326  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sun / Sound Group     1,193
Options (change) 5,225 3,775 1,340
Options (change) 4,441 3,209 1,193
Destination 735 735 995
Total Price $34,330 $35,625 $28,330
Total Invoice $31,966 $33,305 $26,988

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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: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,563
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,330$35,625$28,330
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$33,855$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,966$33,305$26,988
Adjustments for Features-1,415-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,551$31,650$26,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,099$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,525$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,415-1,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerAvenger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.9 in
Length193.4 in192.6 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,395 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.5 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

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested150087%
Total Not Requested22513%

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