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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: $36,715

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,366

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,995 1,995
2LT Equipment Group 2,060      
Chrome Appearance Package 695      
Class II trailer hitch 350 350    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295    
Leather seating surfaces 800      
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,325
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
235/55R18 250 250    
Sunroof 900 900    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
255/50R20     1,325 630
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 1,696 1,696
2LT Equipment Group 1,957      
Chrome Appearance Package 612      
Class II trailer hitch 308 308    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
AWD 1,663 1,663 2,111 2,117
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
235/55R18 220 220    
Sunroof 792 792    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 11,745 8,190 12,275 8,990
Options (change) 10,604 7,331 10,651 7,860
Destination 810 810 785 785
Total Price $36,715 $37,570 $42,305 $42,170
Total Invoice $34,366 $35,282 $38,709 $38,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,625
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,715$37,570$42,305$42,170
Adjustments for Features0-715-785-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$36,855$41,520$41,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$135$0
Total Invoice$34,366$35,282$38,709$38,823
Adjustments for Features0-671-718-723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,366$34,611$37,991$38,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,230$7,300$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$785$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-671-718-723

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelEquinoxExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in113.7 in
Length187.8 in193.4 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 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
31.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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