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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: $12,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,444

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $10,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $43,100
Base Invoice $28,443 $40,191
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Driver Confidence Package 495  
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Class II trailer hitch 365  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Roof rack crossbars 195 140
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,750  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   130
Rear bumper protector   75
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Driver Confidence Package 450  
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Class II trailer hitch 332  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
All-weather floor mats 182 66
Roof rack crossbars 177 122
Sunroof 905  
AWD 1,662  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   114
Rear bumper protector   66
Options (change) 7,735 6,885
Options (change) 7,106 6,009
Destination 895 895
Total Price $38,570 $50,880
Total Invoice $36,444 $47,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,657
Model Year20162015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,570$50,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,570$46,565
Total Invoice$36,444$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,444$43,101

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
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
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,994

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
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.4,921 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

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested180057%
Total Not Requested135043%

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