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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: $35,920

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,231

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $10,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,445 $43,100
Base Invoice $27,531 $40,191
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350  
Roof rails 150  
Roof rack crossbars 150 140
Navigation system 2,145 795
AWD 1,995  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290  
Roof rails 124  
Roof rack crossbars 124 122
Navigation system 1,780 694
AWD 1,865  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   66
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,780 3,175
Options (change) 5,005 2,771
Destination 695 895
Total Price $35,920 $47,170
Total Invoice $33,231 $43,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,642
Model Year20092015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,920$47,170
Adjustments for Features0-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$41,810
Total Invoice$33,231$43,857
Adjustments for Features0-4,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,231$38,873

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,620$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,984

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,947 lb.4,921 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 Room51.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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 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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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