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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: $29,025

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,630

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,400 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $20,877 $29,479 $34,952
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Roof rack crossbars 150 120 120
Satellite radio 325    
Leather seating surfaces 545    
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 695    
AWD 1,500 2,000 2,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Roof rack crossbars 125 106 106
Satellite radio 270    
Leather seating surfaces 452    
Heated front seats 208    
Sunroof 577    
AWD 1,398 1,820 1,820
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 6,035 6,360 4,285
Options (change) 5,163 5,530 3,766
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $29,025 $38,705 $42,645
Total Invoice $26,630 $35,834 $39,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,505
Model Year200620112011
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,025$38,705$42,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,025$34,710$35,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$26,630$35,834$39,543
Adjustments for Features0-3,699-6,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,630$32,135$33,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$954

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,135$10,130$13,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,699-6,454

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in197.1 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft380.7 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
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested140089%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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