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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: $32,330

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,790

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $2,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,220 $30,270
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,021 $28,966
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Sunroof 850 850 1,195 1,095
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Media Center 730N     1,095  
Electronics Convenience Group     750  
Temporary spare tire     75 75
Media Center 430N       1,095
R/T Plus Package       2,000
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Sunroof 723 723 1,064 975
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Media Center 730N     975  
Electronics Convenience Group     668  
Temporary spare tire     67 67
Media Center 430N       975
R/T Plus Package       1,780
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 3,115 4,265
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 2,774 3,797
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $32,330 $35,530
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $30,790 $33,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6375hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,555$37,170$32,330$35,530
Adjustments for Features-2,320-2,320-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$34,850$31,355$35,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$4,175
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$30,790$33,758
Adjustments for Features-2,096-2,099-9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,922$31,534$29,861$33,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$612$0$3,897

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100$100
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,550$3,205$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$2,320$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,096-2,099-9290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062014
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt 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 Plus

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested17541%
Total Not Requested25059%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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