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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: $37,255

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $61,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,236

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $59,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorerViperViper
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $94,995 $107,995
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $89,421 $101,681
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
255/50R20 1,325      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
255/50R20 1,127      
Options (change) 4,825 1,995 0 0
Options (change) 4,102 1,696 0 0
Destination 815 815 1,995 1,995
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 2,100
Total Price $37,255 $38,360 $99,090 $112,090
Total Invoice $34,236 $35,412 $93,516 $105,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,984
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorerViperViper
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6645hp V10645hp V10
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 12?, 18
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18295/30-18295/30-18
Total Price$37,255$38,360$99,090$112,090
Adjustments for Features-1,370-3,1200-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,885$35,240$99,090$110,890
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$11,800
Total Invoice$34,236$35,412$93,516$105,776
Adjustments for Features-1,259-2,8800-1,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,977$32,532$93,516$104,644
Cost Above Minimum$445$0$0$11,128

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorerViperViper
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Carbon fiber hood  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Performance meter  $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,355$5,235$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$3,120$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,259-2,8800-1,132

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year20092015
ModelExplorerViper
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.8 in
Length193.4 in175.7 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height72.8 in49.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,391 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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