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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: $37,975

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,903

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,443 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 365    
Driver Confidence Package 495    
Enhanced Convenience Package 950    
Technology Package 890    
Roof rack crossbars 195 60 60
Sunroof 995 850 850
3.6L V6 1,500    
AWD 1,750    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 332    
Driver Confidence Package 450    
Enhanced Convenience Package 864    
Technology Package 810    
Roof rack crossbars 177 51 51
Sunroof 905 723 723
3.6L V6 1,365    
AWD 1,662    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,140 9,275 7,575
Options (change) 6,565 8,022 6,577
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $37,975 $40,120 $40,735
Total Invoice $35,903 $36,185 $36,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,383
Model Year201620062006
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$37,975$40,120$40,735
Adjustments for Features-1,16500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,810$40,120$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$35,903$36,185$36,800
Adjustments for Features-1,10100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,802$36,185$36,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,190$5,025$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,10100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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 Weight4,112 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

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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