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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: $33,025

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $2,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,220 $29,770 $43,945
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,250 $28,521 $42,462
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Luxury Package 1,700        
235/65R18 595        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Sunroof 850 850 1,095 1,095 1,095
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Electronics Convenience Group     750    
SXT Plus Package     2,000    
Media Center 430N     595 595 595
Sound Group II     1,295 1,295  
Temporary spare tire     75 75  
Polished alloy wheels       995  
R/T Classic Package       4,000  
Rear spoiler       150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Luxury Package 1,445        
235/65R18 506        
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Sunroof 723 723 975 975 975
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Electronics Convenience Group     668    
SXT Plus Package     1,780    
Media Center 430N     530 530 530
Sound Group II     1,153 1,152  
Temporary spare tire     67 67  
Polished alloy wheels       886  
R/T Classic Package       3,560  
Rear spoiler       134  
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 5,810 8,205 1,690
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 5,173 7,304 1,505
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $33,025 $38,970 $47,630
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $31,418 $36,820 $45,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,013
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6375hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7368, 8368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$37,150$37,170$33,025$38,970$47,630
Adjustments for Features-1,370-1,370-1500-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,780$35,800$32,875$38,970$46,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$6,095$13,855
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$31,418$36,820$45,962
Adjustments for Features-1,236-1,240-1430-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,288$32,393$31,275$36,820$45,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0$5,545$13,819

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter    $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,550$3,330$3,180$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$1,370$150$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,236-1,240-1430-868

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062013
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.3,720 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, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 SXT

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested17541%
Total Not Requested25059%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested184071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500No
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested150050%

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