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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: $31,720

Dodge Challenger SE   
Difference: $12,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,294

Dodge Challenger SE   
Difference: $10,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSER/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $24,820 $29,670 $42,530
Base Invoice $35,528 $24,061 $28,528 $40,360
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Package 301A 2,600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Rallye Package   2,000    
Media Center 730N   790 790 790
Sound Group II   1,565 1,565  
Electronics Convenience Group   695    
Temporary spare tire   75 75  
Sunroof   950 950 950
R/T Classic Package     3,300  
Rear spoiler     150  
Kicker 522W 13 speakers       695
Polished alloy wheels 519      
Package 301A 2,269      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392      
Rallye Package   1,780    
Media Center 730N   703 703 703
Sound Group II   1,393 1,393  
Electronics Convenience Group   619    
Temporary spare tire   67 67  
Sunroof   846 846 846
R/T Classic Package     2,937  
Rear spoiler     134  
Kicker 522W 13 speakers       619
Options (change) 4,790 6,075 6,830 2,435
Options (change) 4,180 5,408 6,080 2,168
Destination 895 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $43,785 $31,720 $37,325 $46,790
Total Invoice $40,603 $30,294 $35,433 $44,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,244
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSER/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 8368, 8522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$43,785$31,720$37,325$46,790
Adjustments for Features-6,5400-150-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$31,720$37,175$46,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,455$14,920
Total Invoice$40,603$30,294$35,433$44,353
Adjustments for Features-6,0650-142-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,538$30,294$35,291$44,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,997$13,917

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2013201120112011
ModelExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSER/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,345$3,805$3,955$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,540$0$150$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0650-142-142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,720 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SE

Rallye Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested25041%
Total Not Requested36559%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
245/45VR20 tires400No
3.92 axle ratioNo
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested177552%
Total Not Requested165048%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested25041%
Total Not Requested36559%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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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