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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: $37,970

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,983

Dodge Challenger R/T   
Difference: $6,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,675 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $39,800 $28,575 $42,452
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
R/T Classic Package   4,000  
Rear spoiler   150  
Media Center 730N   790 790
Sound Group II   1,195  
Temporary spare tire   75  
Sunroof   995 995
Polished alloy wheels 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
R/T Classic Package   3,560  
Rear spoiler   134  
Media Center 730N   703 703
Sound Group II   1,063  
Temporary spare tire   67  
Sunroof   886 886
Options (change) 2,190 7,205 1,785
Options (change) 2,080 6,413 1,589
Destination 945 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $44,810 $37,970 $47,655
Total Invoice $42,825 $35,983 $46,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,095
Model Year201720122012
ModelExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp I4376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$44,810$37,970$47,655
Adjustments for Features-8,3050-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,505$37,970$47,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,035
Total Invoice$42,825$35,983$46,036
Adjustments for Features-7,9370-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,888$35,983$45,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,425

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201720122012
ModelExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,645$3,340$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,305$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9370-628

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20172012
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
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested202570%
Total Not Requested85030%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

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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