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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,435

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,809

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $10,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,115 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $26,288 $31,897 $39,442
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Roof rails 150    
Roof rack crossbars 150 140 140
Navigation system 2,145 795  
AWD 1,625 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Package 202A   3,225  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Roof rails 125    
Roof rack crossbars 125 133 133
Navigation system 1,780 755  
AWD 1,519 1,910 1,910
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Package 202A   3,064  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Options (change) 5,705 9,595 4,975
Options (change) 4,906 9,125 4,736
Destination 615 945 945
Total Price $34,435 $43,940 $47,220
Total Invoice $31,809 $41,967 $45,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,275
Model Year200820162016
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,435$43,940$47,220
Adjustments for Features0-6,160-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$37,780$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315
Total Invoice$31,809$41,967$45,123
Adjustments for Features0-5,883-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,809$36,084$36,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$319

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,360$11,520$14,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,160$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,883-8,720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in198.3 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,044 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested140051%
Total Not Requested132549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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