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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: $26,900

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,712

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $20,877 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Roof rack crossbars 150 60 60 60
Side curtain airbags 395 560 560 560
Leather seating surfaces 545 695    
Sunroof 695 850 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 395      
Heated front seats 250      
Convenience Group   350    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290      
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Roof rack crossbars 125 51 51 51
Side curtain airbags 328 476 476 476
Leather seating surfaces 452 591    
Sunroof 577 723 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 327      
Heated front seats 208      
Convenience Group   298    
Options (change) 3,910 2,515 1,470 1,470
Options (change) 3,245 2,139 1,250 1,250
Destination 590 645 645 645
Total Price $26,900 $31,385 $32,315 $34,630
Total Invoice $24,712 $28,545 $29,413 $31,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,160
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$26,900$31,385$32,315$34,630
Adjustments for Features0-740-915-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,900$30,645$31,400$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755$1,695
Total Invoice$24,712$28,545$29,413$31,473
Adjustments for Features0-673-833-2,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,712$27,872$28,580$29,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$708$1,520

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Purse holder$0   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,685$3,425$3,600$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$915$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-833-2,081

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in113.7 in
Length188.8 in193.4 in
Width71.4 in73.7 in
Height69.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 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
35.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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