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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: $35,965

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $11,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,877

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $30,295 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $29,708 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376
Package 301A 2,240                  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695                
Polished alloy wheels 595                  
Package 401A   3,875                
Driver Convenience Group       1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Uconnect 8.4N       795 795 795 795 795 795  
Technology Group       1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Temporary spare tire       295 295 295 295      
Sunroof       1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Leather Interior Group               1,695 1,695  
Package 301A 2,127                  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610                
Polished alloy wheels 565                  
Package 401A   3,681                
Driver Convenience Group       975 975 975 975 975 975  
Uconnect 8.4N       708 708 708 708 708 708  
Technology Group       1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064
Temporary spare tire       263 263 263 263      
Sunroof       1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064
Leather Interior Group               1,509 1,509  
Options (change) 4,530 5,570 0 4,575 4,575 4,575 4,575 5,975 5,975 2,390
Options (change) 4,302 5,291 0 4,074 4,074 4,074 4,074 5,320 5,320 2,128
Destination 995 995 995 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000
Total Price $47,615 $52,515 $54,935 $35,965 $42,665 $44,660 $46,665 $47,065 $52,065 $53,980
Total Invoice $45,493 $50,169 $52,507 $34,877 $41,175 $42,951 $44,735 $45,061 $49,511 $52,599

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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: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,470
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$47,615$52,515$54,935$35,965$42,665$44,660$46,665$47,065$52,065$53,980
Adjustments for Features-7,270-9,260-11,735-82500-50-600-500-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,345$43,255$43,200$35,140$42,665$44,660$46,615$46,465$51,565$52,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$2,855$0$7,525$9,520$11,475$11,325$16,425$17,390
Total Invoice$45,493$50,169$52,507$34,877$41,175$42,951$44,735$45,061$49,511$52,599
Adjustments for Features-6,946-8,846-11,216-80000-48-574-475-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,547$41,323$41,291$34,077$41,175$42,951$44,687$44,487$49,036$51,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,776$2,744$0$7,098$8,874$10,610$10,410$14,959$17,109

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300      
6-speed manual    $150$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0         
AWD $1700$1700       
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100       
Active noise reduction  $0       
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600       
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100       
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50       
Power liftgate$350$350$350       
Power rear side windows$200$200$200       
Power-adjustable pedals  $125       
Remote climate control$25$25$25       
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25       
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50$50       
Hill descent control $250$250       
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200       
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75       
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200       
Lane departure warning$200$200$200       
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150       
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0       
Rollover sensor$50$50$50       
Safety key$5$5$5       
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500       
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Terrain selector $200$200       
Trailer sway control$25$25$25       
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0       
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150       
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250       
Roof rails$250$250$250       
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150       
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150       
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400       
Rear wiper$175$175$175       
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250$250$250$250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0        
Black grille (optional) $0       $0
Black hood      $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250       
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100 $100 $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275       
Front splitter spoiler       $200$200$200
Hood scoop   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)         $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200       
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40       
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40       
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0       
App support$0$0$0       
CD player$125$125$125       
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50       
Satellite radio$200$200$200       
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250$250      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75       
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750       
Performance meter      $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25       
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100         
Heated second row seats$200$200$200       
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200       
Leather door panel trim  $250      $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75       
Massage, driver seat$100 $100       
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100       
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200       
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150       
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100       
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100       
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100        
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100        
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100       
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100       
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100       
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000       
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50       
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000       
Wood trim  $300       
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical         $500
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350       
Performance steering system (optional) $0    $0$0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350      $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100       
Total Value of Features$12,470$14,460$16,935$6,025$5,200$5,200$5,250$5,800$5,700$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,270$9,260$11,735$825$0$0$50$600$500$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,946-8,846-11,216-80000-48-574-475-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182018
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.3,866 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

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested147552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested191553%
Total Not Requested172547%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
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

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%
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 T/A Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
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 Scat Pack

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 T/A 392

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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

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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