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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: $7,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,366

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,505 1,995
2LT Equipment Group 2,060      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295    
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Chrome Appearance Package 695      
Class II trailer hitch 350 350    
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,320
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
235/55R18 250 250    
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 2,129 1,696
2LT Equipment Group 1,957      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Chrome Appearance Package 612      
Class II trailer hitch 308 308    
AWD 1,663 1,663 2,112 2,112
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
235/55R18 220 220    
Sunroof 792 792 723 723
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 11,745 8,190 11,860 8,785
Options (change) 10,604 7,331 10,301 7,687
Destination 810 810 815 815
Total Price $36,715 $37,570 $44,290 $45,150
Total Invoice $34,366 $35,282 $40,435 $41,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,453
Model Year2011201120092009
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$44,290$45,150
Adjustments for Features0-715-675-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$36,855$43,615$43,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0$10
Total Invoice$34,366$35,282$40,435$41,403
Adjustments for Features0-671-616-1,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,366$34,611$39,819$40,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$186

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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 
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,375$7,090$7,050$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$675$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-671-616-1,398

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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