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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: $27,370

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $18,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920202020
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,235 $29,140 $29,445 $36,925 $48,380
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350 350 350    
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 140 140
Remote start 190        
Sunroof 750 750      
Navigation system   2,145 2,145    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990    
Roof rails     150    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II       395 395
Cold Weather Package       650  
Package 201A       2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle       935  
Polished alloy wheels       1,295 595
Panoramic sunroof       1,695 1,695
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290 290 290    
Roof rack crossbars 124 124 124 133 133
Remote start 158        
Sunroof 622 622      
Navigation system   1,780 1,780    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822    
Roof rails     124    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II       375 375
Cold Weather Package       619  
Package 201A       2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle       888  
Polished alloy wheels       1,230 565
Panoramic sunroof       1,610 1,610
Options (change) 1,440 3,395 3,785 7,440 2,825
Options (change) 1,194 2,816 3,140 7,068 2,683
Destination 695 695 695 1,245 1,245
Total Price $27,370 $33,230 $33,925 $45,610 $52,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,409
Model Year20092009200920202020
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6300hp I4300hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7260, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$27,370$33,230$33,925$45,610$52,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-2,450-8,120-11,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,370$30,605$31,475$37,490$41,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,235$4,105$0$3,575

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009200920202020
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZSportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500$1500
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote keyless entry   $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$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
Brake assist   $50$50
Curve control   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$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$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$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 rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
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$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,760$6,385$6,210$11,880$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$2,450$8,120$11,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,430-2,265-1,480-853

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092020
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in119.1 in
Length188.8 in198.8 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.747.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft387.8 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 XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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