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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: $13,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920192019
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,445 $46,625 $54,165
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Roof rails 150    
Navigation system 2,145    
Roof rack crossbars 150 140 140
AWD 1,995    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Roof rails 124    
Navigation system 1,780    
Roof rack crossbars 124 133 133
AWD 1,865    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 5,780 1,835 140
Options (change) 5,005 1,743 133
Destination 695 1,095 1,095
Total Price $35,920 $49,555 $55,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,305
Model Year200920192019
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,920$49,555$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,910-13,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$41,645$41,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920192019
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,035$13,945$19,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,910$13,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-453-302

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092019
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in198.3 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft381.7 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%

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