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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: $39,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,966

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $37,320
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $34,803
Package 202A 3,075    
255/50HR20 1,195    
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     890
Sunroof     950
Package 202A 2,614    
255/50HR20 1,016    
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     819
Sunroof     874
Options (change) 6,660 4,440 1,840
Options (change) 5,662 3,775 1,693
Destination 825 825 675
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $39,005 $42,800 $41,535
Total Invoice $35,966 $39,552 $38,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,708
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6425hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$39,005$42,800$41,535
Adjustments for Features-3,040-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,965$36,945$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$35,966$39,552$38,871
Adjustments for Features-2,803-5,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,163$34,141$38,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$978$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,605$10,420$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,803-5,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerChallenger
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length197.1 in197.7 in
Width78.9 in75.7 in
Height70.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested162550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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