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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: $34,870

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $11,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,876

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedPlatinumSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $29,995 $34,995 $36,890 $37,995 $45,695
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $29,426 $33,876 $35,563 $36,566 $44,692
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650            
Adaptive cruise control 1,150            
Panoramic sunroof 1,595            
Polished alloy wheels 595            
Driver Convenience Group     795 795 495 795  
Uconnect 8.4N     695 695 695 695 695
Technology Group     1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Sunroof     1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Leather Interior Group           1,500  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619            
Adaptive cruise control 1,094            
Panoramic sunroof 1,515            
Polished alloy wheels 565            
Driver Convenience Group     708 708 441 708  
Uconnect 8.4N     619 619 619 619 619
Technology Group     1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064
Sunroof     1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064
Leather Interior Group           1,335  
Options (change) 3,990 0 3,880 3,880 3,580 5,380 3,085
Options (change) 3,793 0 3,455 3,455 3,188 4,790 2,747
Destination 945 945 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $46,610 $54,180 $34,870 $39,870 $41,465 $45,370 $50,775
Total Invoice $44,538 $51,784 $33,876 $38,326 $39,746 $43,351 $49,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Challenger SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,691
Model Year2017201720152015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedPlatinumSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp I4365hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20
Total Price$46,610$54,180$34,870$39,870$41,465$45,370$50,775
Adjustments for Features-6,295-12,035-1,07500-850-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,315$42,145$33,795$39,870$41,465$44,520$49,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,830$0$6,075$7,670$10,725$15,530
Total Invoice$44,538$51,784$33,876$38,326$39,746$43,351$49,434
Adjustments for Features-6,015-11,503-1,04400-812-1,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,523$40,281$32,832$38,326$39,746$42,539$48,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,758$0$5,494$6,914$9,707$15,190

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2017201720152015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedPlatinumSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150$150
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Active noise reduction $0     
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100     
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50     
Hill descent control $250     
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200     
Lane departure warning $200     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Safety key$5$5     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Terrain selector $200     
Trailer sway control$25$25     
Wide-view front camera$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Class III trailer hitch $250     
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150     
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
CD player$125$125     
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75     
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750     
Performance meter     $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100      
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather door panel trim $250     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Massage, driver seat $100     
Massage, passenger seat $100     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200     
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$1000     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000     
Wood trim $300     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$11,695$17,435$6,475$5,400$5,400$6,250$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$12,035$1,075$0$0$850$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,015-11,503-1,04400-812-1,412

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerChallenger
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in
Length198.3 in197.9 in
Width78.9 in75.7 in
Height70.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.1 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 Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Body color grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT 392

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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