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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: $36,205

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,785 $40,980
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,550 $38,933
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
255/50R20 1,325      
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110    
Remote start 385 385    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
R/T Classic Package     3,330  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,320  
Media Center 730N     1,465 590
Sunroof     950 950
Temporary spare tire     75  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
255/50R20 1,127      
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73    
Remote start 326 326    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
R/T Classic Package     2,964  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,175  
Media Center 730N     1,304 525
Sunroof     846 846
Temporary spare tire     67  
Options (change) 6,175 3,050 7,140 1,540
Options (change) 5,228 2,571 6,356 1,371
Destination 785 785 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,205 $36,230 $38,650 $44,945
Total Invoice $33,286 $33,534 $36,631 $42,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,619
Model Year2008200820102010
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)190, 7190, 7276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$36,205$36,230$38,650$44,945
Adjustments for Features-2,225-2,7250-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,980$33,505$38,650$44,145
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$33,286$33,534$36,631$42,729
Adjustments for Features-2,046-2,5220-761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,240$31,012$36,631$41,968
Cost Above Minimum$228$0$0$5,337

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2008200820102010
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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 bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,765$3,040$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$2,725$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,046-2,5220-761

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082010
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested100045%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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