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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: $27,920

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,559

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $20,877 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350      
Roof rack crossbars 150      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Satellite radio 325 195    
Sunroof 695   850 850
Leather seating surfaces 545 995    
Heated front seats 250      
CD changer, in-dash 395      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290      
Roof rack crossbars 125      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Satellite radio 270 166    
Sunroof 577   723 723
Leather seating surfaces 452 846    
Heated front seats 208      
CD changer, in-dash 327      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Options (change) 4,930 2,580 850 850
Options (change) 4,092 2,193 723 723
Destination 590 815 815 815
Total Price $27,920 $31,865 $33,280 $37,215
Total Invoice $25,559 $29,466 $30,857 $34,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,691
Model Year2006200920092009
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)235/60-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,920$31,865$33,280$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-1,290-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,920$30,550$31,990$32,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$2,350
Total Invoice$25,559$29,466$30,857$34,439
Adjustments for Features0-1,216-1,196-3,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,559$28,250$29,661$30,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,411$2,196

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200920092009
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 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$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$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat$150   
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  $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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,560$3,875$3,850$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$1,290$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,216-1,196-3,993

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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