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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: $35,135

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,630

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $30,220 $39,970
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,170 $37,047
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,450      
235/65R18 695      
Sunroof 850 850 950 950
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Remote start 385 385    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Satellite radio 195 195    
R/T Classic Package     3,460  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,445  
uconnect gps     1,390 1,240
Temporary spare tire     100  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,232      
235/65R18 591      
Sunroof 723 723 846 846
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Remote start 326 326    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Satellite radio 166 166    
R/T Classic Package     3,079  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,286  
uconnect gps     1,237 1,104
Temporary spare tire     89  
Options (change) 6,030 3,885 7,345 2,190
Options (change) 5,105 3,282 6,537 1,950
Destination 735 735 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,135 $35,735 $38,290 $44,585
Total Invoice $32,630 $33,378 $35,432 $41,422

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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: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,599
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6372hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
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)235/65-18235/65-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$35,135$35,735$38,290$44,585
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,1850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$33,550$38,290$43,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$5,345
Total Invoice$32,630$33,378$35,432$41,422
Adjustments for Features-1,797-2,0410-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,833$31,337$35,432$40,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$504$0$5,107

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
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
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,525$2,340$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$2,185$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,797-2,0410-883

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20072009
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, 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35020%
Total Not Requested137580%

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 R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45ZR20 tires200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested70049%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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