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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: $32,920

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $54,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,852

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $48,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $83,145
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $75,704
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 850
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $32,920 $38,680 $86,995
Total Invoice $30,852 $36,093 $79,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,369
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerViper
TrimXLTLimitedSRT10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6510hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12310, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20275/35-18
Total Price$32,920$38,680$86,995
Adjustments for Features-4,980-8,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,940$29,760$86,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,820$0
Total Invoice$30,852$36,093$79,554
Adjustments for Features-4,667-8,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,185$27,770$79,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year201220122006
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 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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$7,830$11,770$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$8,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,667-8,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Viper

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,558 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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