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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,235

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $59,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,372

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $53,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $83,145
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $75,704
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110 110  
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Power-adjustable pedals 150      
255/50R20   1,325    
Polished alloy wheels       700
Bright-finished fuel door 97 73 73  
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Power-adjustable pedals 128      
255/50R20   1,127    
Polished alloy wheels       616
Options (change) 955 1,435 110 700
Options (change) 816 1,200 73 616
Destination 785 785 785 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $28,235 $31,465 $33,290 $87,695
Total Invoice $26,372 $29,258 $31,036 $80,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,997
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6510hp V10
TransmissionA5A5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7310, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18275/35-18
Total Price$28,235$31,465$33,290$87,695
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,225-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,810$27,240$27,340$87,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$2,530$0
Total Invoice$26,372$29,258$31,036$80,170
Adjustments for Features-3,199-3,929-5,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,173$25,329$25,489$80,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,156$2,316$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,475$8,200$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,225$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,199-3,929-5,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerViper
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in98.8 in
Length193.4 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft36.8 ft3

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