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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: $31,865

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $4,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,406

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $2,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
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      
SXT Plus Package     2,000    
Media Center 730N     790 790 790
Sound Group II     1,195 1,195  
Electronics Convenience Group     695    
Sunroof     995 995 995
Temporary spare tire     75 75  
R/T Classic Package       4,000  
Rear spoiler       150  
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      
SXT Plus Package     1,780    
Media Center 730N     703 703 703
Sound Group II     1,064 1,063  
Electronics Convenience Group     619    
Sunroof     886 886 886
Temporary spare tire     67 67  
R/T Classic Package       3,560  
Rear spoiler       134  
Options (change) 6,175 3,050 5,750 7,205 1,785
Options (change) 5,228 2,571 5,119 6,413 1,589
Destination 785 785 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,205 $36,230 $31,865 $37,970 $47,655
Total Invoice $33,286 $33,534 $30,406 $35,983 $46,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $994
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 8368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$36,205$36,230$31,865$37,970$47,655
Adjustments for Features-1,960-2,460-1500-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,245$33,770$31,715$37,970$47,005
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$6,255$15,290
Total Invoice$33,286$33,534$30,406$35,983$46,036
Adjustments for Features-1,802-2,277-1430-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,484$31,257$30,263$35,983$45,408
Cost Above Minimum$227$0$0$5,720$15,145

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082008201220122012
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 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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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
Alloy wheels  $350  
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$5,115$5,615$3,305$3,155$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$2,460$150$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,802-2,277-1430-628

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082012
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, front200Yes
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 Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
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 SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested171573%
Total Not Requested62527%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested152553%
Total Not Requested135047%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 SRT8 392

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

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