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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: $38,985

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,051

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $3,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $30,220 $39,970
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $28,170 $37,047
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095      
Package 201A 2,110      
Cold Weather Package 650      
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
R/T Classic Package     3,460  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,445  
uconnect gps     1,390 1,240
Temporary spare tire     100  
Sunroof     950 950
Xenon HID headlights     695  
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040      
Package 201A 2,004      
Cold Weather Package 619      
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
R/T Classic Package     3,079  
Electronics Convenience Group     1,286  
uconnect gps     1,237 1,104
Temporary spare tire     89  
Sunroof     846 846
Xenon HID headlights     619  
Options (change) 6,645 2,190 8,040 2,190
Options (change) 6,313 2,080 7,156 1,950
Destination 945 945 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $41,365 $44,810 $38,985 $44,585
Total Invoice $39,513 $42,825 $36,051 $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: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,376
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimXLTLimitedR/TSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6280hp I4372hp 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$41,365$44,810$38,985$44,585
Adjustments for Features-5,065-8,0700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$36,740$38,985$44,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$5,300
Total Invoice$39,513$42,825$36,051$41,422
Adjustments for Features-4,838-7,7130-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,675$35,112$36,051$41,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0$5,092

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2017201720092009
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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  
Wide-view front camera $150  
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,105$13,110$5,040$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$8,070$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,838-7,7130-279

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerChallenger
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in197.7 in
Width78.9 in75.7 in
Height70.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested172585%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45ZR20 tires200No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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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