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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: $32,980

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,103

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $1,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,995 $34,995 $36,890 $37,995 $49,195
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,336 $34,036 $35,723 $36,626 $48,007
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350          
Luxury Package 1,700            
235/65R18 595            
Side curtain airbags 560 560          
Sunroof 850 850 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Navigation system 1,995 1,995          
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255          
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0            
Uconnect 8.4N     795 795 795 795  
Leather Interior Group           1,695  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298          
Luxury Package 1,445            
235/65R18 506            
Side curtain airbags 476 476          
Sunroof 723 723 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064
Navigation system 1,696 1,696          
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217          
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0            
Uconnect 8.4N     708 708 708 708  
Leather Interior Group           1,509  
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 1,990 1,990 1,990 3,685 1,195
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 1,772 1,772 1,772 3,281 1,064
Destination 645 645 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $32,980 $37,980 $39,875 $43,675 $52,385
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $32,103 $36,803 $38,490 $41,902 $51,066

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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: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,057
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20
Total Price$37,150$37,170$32,980$37,980$39,875$43,675$52,385
Adjustments for Features-535-535-1,1500-500-900-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$36,635$31,830$37,980$39,375$42,775$49,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$6,150$7,545$10,945$18,005
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$32,103$36,803$38,490$41,902$51,066
Adjustments for Features-483-484-1,1190-483-863-2,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,041$33,149$30,984$36,803$38,007$41,039$48,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$108$0$5,819$7,023$10,055$17,596

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Performance meter     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$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     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
All-terrain tires $0     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish      $0
White-letter tires$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,225$4,840$3,690$4,190$4,590$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$535$1,150$0$500$900$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-483-484-1,1190-483-863-2,486

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerChallenger
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in197.9 in
Width73.7 in75.7 in
Height72.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.1 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 control125Yes
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 Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

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

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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