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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: $38,115

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,277

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $30,220 $39,970
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $28,170 $37,047
Navigation system 1,995      
Convenience Package 1,995      
Bright-finished fuel door 115      
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Quick Order Package J     1,935  
uconnect gps     1,390 1,240
Electronics Convenience Group     1,445  
Temporary spare tire     100  
Sunroof     950 950
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     1,350  
Navigation system 1,696      
Convenience Package 1,696      
Bright-finished fuel door 99      
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Quick Order Package J     1,722  
uconnect gps     1,237 1,104
Electronics Convenience Group     1,286  
Temporary spare tire     89  
Sunroof     846 846
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     1,202  
Options (change) 4,490 3,230 7,170 2,190
Options (change) 3,818 2,745 6,382 1,950
Destination 815 815 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,585 $40,325 $38,115 $44,585
Total Invoice $35,677 $37,334 $35,277 $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: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,300
Model Year2010201020092009
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)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$38,585$40,325$38,115$44,585
Adjustments for Features-2,920-3,9200-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$36,405$38,115$44,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$5,920
Total Invoice$35,677$37,334$35,277$41,422
Adjustments for Features-2,700-3,6290-511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,977$33,705$35,277$40,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$728$0$5,634

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2010201020092009
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
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  
Traffic + travel information$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 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,220$7,220$3,300$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$3,920$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,700-3,6290-511

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20102009
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102537%
Total Not Requested175063%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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