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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: $26,555

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $8,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,261

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $6,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,730
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,886
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Remote start 385 385  
Media Center 730N     1,200
Premium Convenience Group     965
Stability control     425
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     700
Sunroof     795
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Remote start 326 326  
Media Center 730N     1,067
Premium Convenience Group     859
Stability control     378
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     623
Sunroof     708
Options (change) 4,740 2,940 4,085
Options (change) 4,028 2,498 3,635
Destination 785 785 740
Total Price $34,770 $36,120 $26,555
Total Invoice $32,086 $33,461 $25,261

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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: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,878
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-17
Total Price$34,770$36,120$26,555
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,660$33,510$26,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,086$33,461$25,261
Adjustments for Features-1,947-2,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,139$31,043$25,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$904$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,415$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,947-2,4180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,356 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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