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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: $38,245

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,822

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $14,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $41,543 $50,587
Cargo cover 175   130 130
2LT Equipment Group 1,870      
Power Convenience Package 995      
Safety Package 590      
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500    
Navigation system 795 795    
Mud guards 300 300    
Class II trailer hitch 355 355    
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Roof rack crossbars 190   140 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 900 900    
AWD 1,750 1,750    
Package 401A     4,300  
All-weather floor mats     75 75
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Cargo cover 154   124 124
2LT Equipment Group 1,776      
Power Convenience Package 876      
Safety Package 519      
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320    
Navigation system 700 700    
Mud guards 264 264    
Class II trailer hitch 312 312    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Roof rack crossbars 167   133 133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140 1,895 1,895
Sunroof 792 792    
AWD 1,662 1,662    
Package 401A     4,085  
All-weather floor mats     71 71
Rear bumper protector     71 71
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Options (change) 11,515 6,895 8,310 2,415
Options (change) 10,386 6,190 7,894 2,294
Destination 860 860 945 945
Total Price $38,245 $38,740 $52,755 $56,330
Total Invoice $35,822 $36,486 $50,382 $53,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,358
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6301hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,245$38,740$52,755$56,330
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,195-10,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,245$38,540$46,560$46,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$325$0
Total Invoice$35,822$36,486$50,382$53,826
Adjustments for Features0-188-5,916-9,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,822$36,298$44,466$44,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$476$286$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,665$12,660$16,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,195$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-5,916-9,646

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length187.8 in198.3 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 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
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested167554%

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