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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: $27,495

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $9,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,426

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $8,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $22,450
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $20,855
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850 795
Remote start 385 385  
uconnect gps     1,200
Premium Convenience Group     1,185
Stability control     425
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     700
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723 708
Remote start 327 327  
uconnect gps     1,067
Premium Convenience Group     1,055
Stability control     378
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     623
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 4,305
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 3,831
Destination 815 815 740
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $27,495
Total Invoice $34,159 $36,462 $25,426

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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: $7,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,711
Model Year200920092009
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$37,165$39,595$27,495
Adjustments for Features-2,200-3,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,965$35,645$27,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$34,159$36,462$25,426
Adjustments for Features-2,022-3,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,137$32,825$25,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year200920092009
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$6,790$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$3,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,022-3,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20092009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Total Requested40070%
Total Not Requested17530%

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