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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: $35,920

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,231

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,445 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,531 $27,273 $30,178
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Roof rails 150    
Roof rack crossbars 150 115 115
Navigation system 2,145 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,995 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325 630
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Roof rails 124    
Roof rack crossbars 124 97 97
Navigation system 1,780 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,865 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127 536
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 5,780 9,810 7,320
Options (change) 5,005 8,555 6,440
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $35,920 $39,840 $40,500
Total Invoice $33,231 $36,613 $37,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year200920082008
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,920$39,840$40,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$37,875$38,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$33,231$36,613$37,403
Adjustments for Features0-1,806-2,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,231$34,807$35,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Purse holder$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,210$6,175$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806-2,046

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,947 lb.4,706 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 Room51.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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 Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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