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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: $32,789

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $8,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $8,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,040 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,473 $29,479 $34,952
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
3LT Equipment Group 4,095    
AWD 1,500 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 695    
Navigation system 2,145 795  
Satellite radio 199    
Roof rack crossbars 150 120 120
255/50HR20   1,195  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 291    
3LT Equipment Group 3,399    
AWD 1,398 1,820 1,820
Sunroof 577    
Navigation system 1,780 676  
Satellite radio 165    
Roof rack crossbars 125 106 106
255/50HR20   1,016  
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 9,134 9,350 7,130
Options (change) 7,735 8,072 6,185
Destination 615 825 825
Total Price $32,789 $41,695 $45,490
Total Invoice $29,823 $38,376 $41,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,370
Model Year200720112011
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)260, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,789$41,695$45,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,545-7,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,789$37,150$38,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230
Total Invoice$29,823$38,376$41,962
Adjustments for Features0-4,183-6,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,823$34,193$35,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,210

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720112011
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 liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
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 
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 external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$5,410$9,955$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,183-6,559

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
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

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
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
Fog lights125Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested257573%
Total Not Requested95027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested132541%
Total Not Requested190059%

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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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