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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: $35,345

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,370

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $3,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,220 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,759 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 355    
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 900    
3.0L V6 1,500    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 312    
Navigation system 700 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 792    
3.0L V6 1,320    
AWD 1,662 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,300 10,195 7,410
Options (change) 4,786 8,883 6,517
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $35,345 $40,225 $40,590
Total Invoice $33,370 $36,941 $37,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,986
Model Year201220082008
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,345$40,225$40,590
Adjustments for Features-44000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,905$40,225$40,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$33,370$36,941$37,480
Adjustments for Features-41500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,955$36,941$37,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelEquinoxExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie 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 liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,200$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-41500

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 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		31.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.7 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%

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%

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