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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: $32,420

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,887

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $8,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $24,220
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $22,328
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
Sunroof     775
Premium Convenience Group     1,235
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav     1,200
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,195
Leather seating surfaces     525
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     550
Rear spoiler     0
Floor mats     30
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Sunroof     713
Premium Convenience Group     1,136
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav     1,104
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,099
Leather seating surfaces     483
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     506
Rear spoiler     0
Floor mats     28
Options (change) 9,560 8,535 7,510
Options (change) 8,264 7,393 6,869
Destination 825 825 690
Total Price $41,905 $46,895 $32,420
Total Invoice $38,568 $43,170 $29,887

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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: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,092
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$41,905$46,895$32,420
Adjustments for Features-3,900-6,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,005$40,180$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0
Total Invoice$38,568$43,170$29,887
Adjustments for Features-3,589-6,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,979$36,988$29,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,009$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,605$13,420$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$6,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,589-6,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerAvenger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.9 in
Length197.1 in190.9 in
Width78.9 in71.8 in
Height70.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested147546%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1005100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100098%
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 start150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Interior air filter0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Total Requested70580%
Total Not Requested17520%
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

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