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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: $38,570

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,444

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $4,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,443 $35,268
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Driver Confidence Package 495  
Class II trailer hitch 365  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Roof rack crossbars 195 120
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Blind spot warning system   595
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Driver Confidence Package 450  
Class II trailer hitch 332  
All-weather floor mats 182 64
Roof rack crossbars 177 106
Sunroof 905  
AWD 1,662  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Blind spot warning system   506
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,735 5,340
Options (change) 7,106 4,544
Destination 895 825
Total Price $38,570 $44,020
Total Invoice $36,444 $40,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,254
Model Year20162012
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,570$44,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,570$41,920
Total Invoice$36,444$40,637
Adjustments for Features0-1,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,444$38,698

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,255$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,939

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length187.8 in197.1 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Enhanced 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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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