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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: $47,615

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR/T Scat PackSRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $41,225 $60,150
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  
Sunroof       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  
Sunroof       1,064 1,776
Options (change) 4,530 5,570 0 5,975 1,995
Options (change) 4,302 5,291 0 5,320 1,776
Destination 995 995 995 1,495 1,495
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,700
Total Price $47,615 $52,515 $54,935 $49,695 $65,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,767
Model Year20182018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR/T Scat PackSRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6485hp V8717hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20275/40-20
Total Price$47,615$52,515$54,935$49,695$65,340
Adjustments for Features-7,070-9,060-11,535-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$43,455$43,400$49,295$65,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$2,855$0$16,045

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerChallengerChallenger
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR/T Scat PackSRT Hellcat
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $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 
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
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver   $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$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
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Hood scoop   $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof   $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
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Text dictation   $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)    $0
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$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$12,795$14,785$17,260$6,125$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,070$9,060$11,535$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,755-8,655-11,025-630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182021
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.3,859 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Total Requested191553%
Total Not Requested172547%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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%

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