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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: $32,450

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $14,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,915

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $15,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $24,220
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $22,328
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
AWD 2,150 2,150 2,000
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
3.5L V6   0  
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
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 28
AWD 2,053 2,054 1,800
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
3.5L V6   0  
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) 12,260 6,525 7,540
Options (change) 11,657 6,210 6,897
Destination 995 995 690
Total Price $47,275 $49,610 $32,450
Total Invoice $45,141 $47,401 $29,915

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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: $8,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,321
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerAvenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$47,275$49,610$32,450
Adjustments for Features-6,180-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$41,065$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0
Total Invoice$45,141$47,401$29,915
Adjustments for Features-5,901-8,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$39,236$29,915
Cost Above Minimum$4$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year201820182008
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$13,035$15,400$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$8,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,901-8,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Avenger

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerAvenger
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.9 in
Length198.3 in190.9 in
Width78.9 in71.8 in
Height70.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

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
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
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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