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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,895

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,307

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,320
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,803
235/65R18 595    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Sunroof 850 850 950
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     890
235/65R18 506    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Sunroof 723 723 874
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     819
Options (change) 6,050 3,755 1,840
Options (change) 5,144 3,193 1,693
Destination 645 645 675
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,895 $36,915 $41,535
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,416 $38,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,934
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/45-20
Total Price$36,895$36,915$41,535
Adjustments for Features-410-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$36,505$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$38,871
Adjustments for Features-370-3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,937$33,045$38,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$108$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,925$3,925$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370-3710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerChallenger
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in197.7 in
Width73.7 in75.7 in
Height72.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.6 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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