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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: $9,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,809

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $10,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,115 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $26,288 $32,255 $39,800
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    
AWD 1,625 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,110  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.5L V6     0
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    
AWD 1,519 2,053 2,054
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,004  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 5,705 9,580 5,125
Options (change) 4,906 9,112 4,880
Destination 615 945 945
Total Price $34,435 $44,300 $47,745
Total Invoice $31,809 $42,312 $45,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year200820172017
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$44,300$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,285-9,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$38,015$38,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$31,809$42,312$45,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,003-8,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,809$36,309$36,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$438

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820172017
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$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
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
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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$6,260$12,545$15,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,285$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,003-8,878

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
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

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested172585%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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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