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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: $27,225

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,982

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $20,877 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Roof rack crossbars 150   115 115
Satellite radio 325      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Sunroof 695      
CD changer, in-dash 395      
Heated front seats 250      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290      
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Roof rack crossbars 125   97 97
Satellite radio 270      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Sunroof 577      
CD changer, in-dash 327      
Heated front seats 208      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
Options (change) 4,235 2,305 675 675
Options (change) 3,515 1,960 573 573
Destination 590 785 785 785
Total Price $27,225 $29,585 $30,705 $33,855
Total Invoice $24,982 $27,516 $28,631 $31,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,497
Model Year2006200820082008
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, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,225$29,585$30,705$33,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,165-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,225$28,470$29,540$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,070$2,495
Total Invoice$24,982$27,516$28,631$31,536
Adjustments for Features0-1,037-1,086-2,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,982$26,479$27,545$28,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,066$2,365

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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 $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors $25 $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 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,760$3,875$3,925$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$1,165$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,037-1,086-2,692

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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