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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: $35,845

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,208

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T PlusT/A PlusR/T Scat Pack
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,995 $40,995 $38,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $36,006 $39,566 $37,646
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
255/50R20 1,325        
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Uconnect 8.4N     795 795 795
Temporary spare tire     295 295  
Sunroof     1,195 1,195 1,195
Performance Handling Group       995  
Leather Interior Group         1,695
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
255/50R20 1,127        
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73      
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Uconnect 8.4N     708 708 708
Temporary spare tire     263 263  
Sunroof     1,064 1,064 1,064
Performance Handling Group       886  
Leather Interior Group         1,509
Options (change) 6,085 2,665 2,285 3,280 3,685
Options (change) 5,153 2,245 2,035 2,921 3,281
Destination 785 785 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,115 $35,845 $40,375 $45,370 $44,775
Total Invoice $33,211 $33,208 $39,136 $43,582 $43,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,739
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T PlusT/A PlusR/T Scat Pack
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$36,115$35,845$40,375$45,370$44,775
Adjustments for Features-625-8750-150-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$34,970$40,375$45,220$44,275
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0$4,845$3,900
Total Invoice$33,211$33,208$39,136$43,582$43,022
Adjustments for Features-575-8110-144-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,636$32,397$39,136$43,438$42,542
Cost Above Minimum$239$0$0$4,302$3,406

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/T PlusT/A PlusR/T Scat Pack
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250
Exterior 
Black hood   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Performance meter   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0 
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,465$4,590$4,740$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$875$0$150$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-575-8110-144-480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082018
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.3,866 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

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 control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Performance Handling Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
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 audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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