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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: $38,290

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,432

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $30,220 $39,970
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $28,170 $37,047
Package 202B 2,950      
Navigation system 795      
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 301A   2,600    
R/T Classic Package     3,460  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,445  
uconnect gps     1,390 1,240
Temporary spare tire     100  
Sunroof     950 950
Package 202B 2,575      
Navigation system 694      
Polished alloy wheels 1,043 519    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Package 301A   2,269    
R/T Classic Package     3,079  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,286  
uconnect gps     1,237 1,104
Temporary spare tire     89  
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 6,535 4,790 7,345 2,190
Options (change) 5,704 4,180 6,537 1,950
Destination 895 895 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $40,430 $43,885 $38,290 $44,585
Total Invoice $37,372 $40,697 $35,432 $41,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6372hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$40,430$43,885$38,290$44,585
Adjustments for Features-4,090-7,1550-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$36,730$38,290$43,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0$5,495
Total Invoice$37,372$40,697$35,432$41,422
Adjustments for Features-3,781-6,6350-743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,591$34,062$35,432$40,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$471$0$5,247

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$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$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$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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  
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $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, driver seat$100$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,930$10,995$3,840$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$7,155$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,781-6,6350-743

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20152009
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 XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested137549%

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 R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45ZR20 tires200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested135063%
Total Not Requested80037%
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
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132593%
Total Not Requested1007%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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