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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison

Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison:
Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison:

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For the Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Explorer vs. Impala Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Explorer and Impala will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's price is $595 lower than the Chevrolet Impala LTZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Explorer vs. Impala Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, the Chevrolet Impala LTZ includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $4465 adjustment for the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's additional features, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is $595 less than the Chevrolet Impala LTZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,582
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price35,89537,76032,025
Adjustments for Features-4,465-5,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price31,43032,64532,025
Cost Above Minimum01,2150
Total Invoice33,26035,07430,705
Adjustments for Features-4,137-4,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice29,12330,32330,705
Cost Above Minimum01,2000

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Invoice Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
Difference: 3,870
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
Difference: 2,555
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price29,24532,39530,300
Base Invoice27,27330,17829,088
Luxury Package1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package560560 
4.6L V81,3101,310 
Remote start385385 
4WD w/low range2,3202,325 
Sunroof  900
Luxury Package  0
Sun and Sirius Package  0
4.6L V8  0
Remote start  0
4WD w/low range  0
Sunroof  792
Total options5,8654,580900
Total options5,2024,111792
Destination785785825
Total Price35,89537,76032,025
Total Invoice33,26035,07430,705

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerImpala
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire  $75
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $300 
Rollover sensor$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Interior air filter  $25
iPod integration$150$150 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
SMS text-to-speech reader$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $400
Voice control for audio system$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $50
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $500 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,565$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$5,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,137-4,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerImpala
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in200.4 in
Width73.7 in72.9 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200No
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Impala

Price of the Chevrolet Impala: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Excellent value for what you get.
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Bought the vehicle used in Sept2009 on a 2008 model for $15,000. Price seemed great in comparison to what the asking price was in other places for a lesser model (LT). Dealer had put a set of OEM Goodyears on it, and did a good job with detailing it.
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Best value for equipment/options out there.
2007 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Usually one of more affordable family sedans available.
2007 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Only pay $174 a month.
2006 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 I was looking at Charger, but a less coparably equipted charger was thousands more.

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