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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: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,406

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $5,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Navigation system 1,995        
Convenience Package 1,995        
Bright-finished fuel door 115        
Remote start 385 385      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
SXT Plus Package     2,000    
Media Center 730N     790 790 790
Sound Group II     1,195 1,195  
Electronics Convenience Group     695    
Sunroof     995 740 995
Temporary spare tire     75 75  
R/T Plus Package       2,000  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       995  
Navigation system 1,696        
Convenience Package 1,696        
Bright-finished fuel door 99        
Remote start 327 327      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
SXT Plus Package     1,780    
Media Center 730N     703 703 703
Sound Group II     1,064 1,063  
Electronics Convenience Group     619    
Sunroof     886 659 886
Temporary spare tire     67 67  
R/T Plus Package       1,780  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       886  
Options (change) 4,490 3,230 5,750 5,795 1,785
Options (change) 3,818 2,745 5,119 5,158 1,589
Destination 815 815 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $38,585 $40,325 $31,865 $36,560 $47,655
Total Invoice $35,677 $37,334 $30,406 $34,728 $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: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,742
Model Year20102010201220122012
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)245/65-17235/65-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$38,585$40,325$31,865$36,560$47,655
Adjustments for Features-3,355-4,355-6000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,970$31,265$36,560$46,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$5,295$15,290
Total Invoice$35,677$37,334$30,406$34,728$46,036
Adjustments for Features-3,102-4,032-5730-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,575$33,302$29,833$34,728$44,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0$4,895$15,140

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20102010201220122012
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 
911 assist$25$25   
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$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $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$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250 
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Performance meter    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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   
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350 $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$6,020$7,020$3,265$2,665$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$4,355$600$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,102-4,032-5730-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20102012
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, front200Yes
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 Requested122544%
Total Not Requested155056%

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 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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested174074%
Total Not Requested60026%
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%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested152%
Total Not Requested60098%
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

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
3.92 axle ratioNo
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
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%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested152%
Total Not Requested60098%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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