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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: $28,490

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,272

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $6,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $24,220
Base Invoice $27,404 $22,328
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
AWD 2,320 2,000
Premium Convenience Group   1,235
Safety/Security and Convenience Group   315
MyGig Infotainment System   0
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   30
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
AWD 2,112 1,800
Premium Convenience Group   1,136
Safety/Security and Convenience Group   290
MyGig Infotainment System   0
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   28
Options (change) 4,685 3,580
Options (change) 4,200 3,254
Destination 815 690
Total Price $34,780 $28,490
Total Invoice $32,419 $26,272

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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: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,248
Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8235hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$34,780$28,490
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$28,380
Total Invoice$32,419$26,272
Adjustments for Features0-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,419$26,171

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,995$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-101

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,706 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%

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%
Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Remote start150Yes
Compass0No
Interior air filter0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested40546%
Total Not Requested47554%
Safety/Security and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
MyGig Infotainment System
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%

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