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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: $46,065

Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,131

Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack   
Difference: $1,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $37,995 $49,195 $62,495
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $36,716 $48,097 $60,466
Package 301A 2,240          
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695        
Polished alloy wheels 595          
Package 401A   3,875        
Driver Convenience Group       1,095    
Leather Interior Group       1,695    
Uconnect 8.4N       795    
Technology Group       1,195 1,195  
Sunroof       1,195 1,195 1,995
Package 301A 2,127          
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610        
Polished alloy wheels 565          
Package 401A   3,681        
Driver Convenience Group       975    
Leather Interior Group       1,509    
Uconnect 8.4N       708    
Technology Group       1,064 1,064  
Sunroof       1,064 1,064 1,776
Options (change) 4,530 5,570 0 5,975 2,390 1,995
Options (change) 4,302 5,291 0 5,320 2,128 1,776
Destination 995 995 995 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,700
Total Price $47,615 $52,515 $54,935 $46,065 $53,680 $67,285
Total Invoice $45,493 $50,169 $52,507 $44,131 $52,320 $65,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,962
Model Year201820182018201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 6900, 19900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$47,615$52,515$54,935$46,065$53,680$67,285
Adjustments for Features-7,020-9,010-11,485-400-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,595$43,505$43,450$45,665$52,430$67,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$2,855$0$6,765$21,620
Total Invoice$45,493$50,169$52,507$44,131$52,320$65,037
Adjustments for Features-6,707-8,607-10,977-383-1,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,786$41,562$41,530$43,748$51,102$65,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,776$2,744$0$7,354$21,289

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201820182018201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700   
RWD   $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 
Cruise control     $150
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  
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
Curve control$50$50$50   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver   $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Terrain selector $200$200   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
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
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Black grille (optional) $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200$200
Hood scoop   $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$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
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
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$500
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)     $0
Machined alloy wheels $350$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   
Total Value of Features$12,745$14,735$17,210$6,125$6,975$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,020$9,010$11,485$400$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,707-8,607-10,977-383-1,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182017
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.3,895 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 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
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

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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