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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: $27,525

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $11,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,232

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $11,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $20,877 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Roof rack crossbars 150 140 140 140
Satellite radio 325      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 695      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Package 202B   2,950    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Roof rack crossbars 125 122 122 122
Satellite radio 270      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Heated front seats 208      
Sunroof 577      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Package 202B   2,575    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 4,535 5,255 2,305 2,305
Options (change) 3,765 4,586 2,011 2,011
Destination 590 895 895 895
Total Price $27,525 $39,150 $41,400 $46,300
Total Invoice $25,232 $36,254 $38,528 $43,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,525$39,150$41,400$46,300
Adjustments for Features0-5,345-6,710-8,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,525$33,805$34,690$38,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$25,232$36,254$38,528$43,097
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-6,245-7,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,232$31,304$32,283$35,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$979$4,221

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Purse holder$0   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,685$9,030$10,395$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,345$6,710$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,950-6,245-7,572

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in197.1 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 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
35.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
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 Requested125044%
Total Not Requested157556%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%

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