Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Mustang
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Highlights
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$32,800
Starting MSRP
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$32,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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303 hp
Horsepower
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315 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.6 L/220
Displacement
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2.3 L/140
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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303 @ 6350
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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315 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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268 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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350 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/50WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50WR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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48 in
Second Hip Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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198 in
Length, Overall
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189 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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33 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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116 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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83 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,841 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,579 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2023 Dodge Challenger or the 2026 Ford Mustang?
The 2023 Dodge Challenger and the 2026 Ford Mustang are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Dodge Challenger or the 2026 Ford Mustang?
The 2026 Ford Mustang is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Dodge Challenger with 26 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Dodge Challenger or the 2026 Ford Mustang?
The 2023 Dodge Challenger is cheaper than the 2026 Ford Mustang with a $32,800 starting MSRP versus a $32,995 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2023 Dodge Challenger or the 2026 Ford Mustang?
The 2023 Dodge Challenger and the 2026 Ford Mustang both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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