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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: $30,990

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $56,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,724

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $51,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $83,145
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $75,704
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Convenience Package 595      
Bright-finished fuel door 115 115    
255/50R20   1,325    
Polished alloy wheels       700
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Convenience Package 506      
Bright-finished fuel door 99 99    
255/50R20   1,127    
Polished alloy wheels       616
Options (change) 1,705 1,440 0 700
Options (change) 1,451 1,226 0 616
Destination 815 815 815 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $30,990 $33,870 $36,365 $87,695
Total Invoice $28,724 $31,360 $33,716 $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: $61,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,571
Model Year2009200920092006
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$30,990$33,870$36,365$87,695
Adjustments for Features-4,450-4,800-7,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,540$29,070$28,640$87,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$2,100$0
Total Invoice$28,724$31,360$33,716$80,170
Adjustments for Features-4,125-4,444-7,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,599$26,916$26,554$80,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,317$1,955$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year2009200920092006
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$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $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 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 $100
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$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 
Satellite radio $200$200 
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$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
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$6,800$7,150$10,075$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$4,800$7,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,125-4,444-7,1620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%

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