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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: $8,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,288

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $6,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,068 $34,952
3.6L V6 1,500  
Mud guards 300  
Navigation system 795  
Class II trailer hitch 355  
Floor mats 80  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 2,095
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,750 2,000
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
All-weather floor mats   75
Roof rack crossbars   120
Cargo cover   135
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.6L V6 1,320  
Mud guards 264  
Navigation system 700  
Class II trailer hitch 312  
Floor mats 71  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,798
Sunroof 876  
AWD 1,662 1,820
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
All-weather floor mats   64
Roof rack crossbars   106
Cargo cover   115
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,070 9,435
Options (change) 6,345 8,162
Destination 875 825
Total Price $39,595 $47,795
Total Invoice $37,288 $43,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,466
Model Year20142011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,595$47,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$44,330
Total Invoice$37,288$43,939
Adjustments for Features0-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,288$40,754

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$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 mat$40 
Cargo net $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 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,005$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,185

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,083 lb.4,752 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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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