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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: $39,595

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,288

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $3,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,068 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 355    
Mud guards 300    
Navigation system 795 2,505 1,995
Floor mats 80    
Sunroof 995 850 850
3.6L V6 1,500    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,320
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats   75 75
Remote start   385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 312    
Mud guards 264    
Navigation system 700 2,129 1,696
Floor mats 71    
Sunroof 876 723 723
3.6L V6 1,320    
AWD 1,662 2,112 2,112
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats   64 64
Remote start   327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,070 11,935 8,860
Options (change) 6,345 10,365 7,751
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $39,595 $44,365 $45,225
Total Invoice $37,288 $40,499 $41,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,365
Model Year201420092009
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,595$44,365$45,225
Adjustments for Features-1,2250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,370$44,365$44,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$37,288$40,499$41,467
Adjustments for Features-1,1540-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,134$40,499$40,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420092009
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,465$6,240$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1540-779

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in113.7 in
Length187.8 in193.4 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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