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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: $32,330

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,790

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $3,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,220 $30,270
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,021 $28,966
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Bright-finished fuel door 115      
Sunroof 850 850 1,195 1,095
Remote start 385 385    
Media Center 730N     1,095 1,095
Electronics Convenience Group     750  
Temporary spare tire     75 75
Boston Acoustics 368W 8 speakers       600
R/T Plus Package       2,000
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Bright-finished fuel door 99      
Sunroof 723 723 1,064 975
Remote start 327 327    
Media Center 730N     975 975
Electronics Convenience Group     668  
Temporary spare tire     67 67
Boston Acoustics 368W 8 speakers       534
R/T Plus Package       1,780
Options (change) 4,850 3,230 3,115 4,865
Options (change) 4,124 2,746 2,774 4,331
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $37,280 $39,595 $32,330 $36,130
Total Invoice $34,258 $36,462 $30,790 $34,292

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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: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6375hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7276, 6368, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$37,280$39,595$32,330$36,130
Adjustments for Features-2,675-4,325-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$35,270$31,730$36,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0$4,400
Total Invoice$34,258$36,462$30,790$34,292
Adjustments for Features-2,458-3,983-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,800$32,479$30,219$34,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$0$4,073

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXT PlusR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
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
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,815$3,090$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$4,325$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,458-3,983-5710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20092014
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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