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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: $37,410

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $56,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,610

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $52,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $89,505
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $83,139
255/50HR20 1,195    
Navigation system 795   1,790
Package 202A 3,075    
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
255/50HR20 1,016    
Navigation system 676   1,593
Package 202A 2,614    
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Options (change) 5,065 2,845 1,790
Options (change) 4,306 2,419 1,593
Destination 825 825 930
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,410 $41,205 $93,925
Total Invoice $34,610 $38,196 $87,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,204
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6600hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12310, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/35-18
Total Price$37,410$41,205$93,925
Adjustments for Features-8,055-10,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$30,335$93,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$34,610$38,196$87,362
Adjustments for Features-7,452-10,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,158$28,120$87,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$962$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$9,630$12,445$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,055$10,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,452-10,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerViper
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in98.8 in
Length197.1 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft36.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested90028%
Total Not Requested232572%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Dodge Viper SRT10

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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